Des Moines to Ramsey, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

254 miles 408.8 km · straight line
317.5 miles estimated 511 km · driving distance
6h 23min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Ramsey, Minnesota?

The distance from Des Moines to Ramsey, Minnesota is 254 miles (408.8 km) as the crow flies. Ramsey, Minnesota is located N of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 317.5 miles, taking about 6h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Ramsey, Minnesota in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and Ramsey, Minnesota. 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 Ramsey, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 23min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 40min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 4min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Ramsey, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Ramsey, Minnesota
45.26°N, 93.45°W
America/Chicago
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients