Des Moines to Schererville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

319.1 miles 513.6 km · straight line
383 miles estimated 616.3 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Schererville?

The distance from Des Moines to Schererville is 319.1 miles (513.6 km) as the crow flies. Schererville is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Schererville in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Schererville. 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 Schererville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Schererville

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Schererville
41.48°N, 87.45°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients