Des Moines to Tyler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

644.7 miles 1037.6 km · straight line
773.7 miles estimated 1245.1 km · driving distance
15h 34min estimated drive time
$74 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Tyler?

The distance from Des Moines to Tyler is 644.7 miles (1037.6 km) as the crow flies. Tyler is located S of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 773.7 miles, taking about 15h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Tyler in Texas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and Tyler. 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 Tyler

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 34min $74 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 41min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 14min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Tyler

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Tyler
32.35°N, 95.30°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients