Des Moines to Warren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.4 miles 1067.7 km · straight line
796.1 miles estimated 1281.2 km · driving distance
16h 1min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Warren?

The distance from Des Moines to Warren is 663.4 miles (1067.7 km) as the crow flies. Warren is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 796.1 miles, taking about 16h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Warren in Ohio.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 1min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 13min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 49min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Warren

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Warren
41.24°N, 80.82°W
America/New_York
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients