Des Moines to Pleasant Grove: Road Trip Guide & Distance

946.9 miles 1523.9 km · straight line
1136.3 miles estimated 1828.7 km · driving distance
22h 52min estimated drive time
$109 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Pleasant Grove?

The distance from Des Moines to Pleasant Grove is 946.9 miles (1523.9 km) as the crow flies. Pleasant Grove is located W of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1136.3 miles, taking about 22h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Pleasant Grove in Utah.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and Pleasant Grove. 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 Pleasant Grove

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 52min $109 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 26min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~29h 44min $136–$398* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Pleasant Grove

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Pleasant Grove
40.36°N, 111.74°W
America/Denver
1409m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients