Des Moines to North Ridgeville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600.4 miles 966.2 km · straight line
720.4 miles estimated 1159.4 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from North Ridgeville?

The distance from Des Moines to North Ridgeville is 600.4 miles (966.2 km) as the crow flies. North Ridgeville is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.4 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and North Ridgeville in Ohio.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and North Ridgeville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Des Moines to North Ridgeville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & North Ridgeville

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
North Ridgeville
41.39°N, 82.02°W
America/New_York
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients