Des Moines to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Des Moines from Virginia Beach?
The distance from Des Moines to Virginia Beach is 997.5 miles (1605.3 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ESE of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1199.8 miles, taking about 22h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Virginia Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Virginia Beach
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
- You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator