Des Moines to Stevens Point: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288 miles 463.5 km · straight line
360 miles estimated 579.4 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Stevens Point?

The distance from Des Moines to Stevens Point is 288 miles (463.5 km) as the crow flies. Stevens Point is located NE of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Stevens Point in Wisconsin.

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. 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 Stevens Point. 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 Stevens Point

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Stevens Point

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Stevens Point
44.52°N, 89.57°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients