Distance from Austin to Des Moines by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Des Moines (IA) is 813 miles or 1308 kilometers or 706 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Des Moines is 923 miles (1487 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 110 miles or 179 km.

Austin to Des Moines Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Austin, TX and Des Moines, IA
This map shows the distance from Austin, TX, Usa to Des Moines, IA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Austin, Texas to Des Moines, Iowa is displayed below.

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Des Moines, Iowa is 923 miles or 1487 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Des Moines, IA is 923 miles or 1487 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 923 miles (1487 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Des Moines take?
Austin and Des Moines are 16 hours 12 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Austin and Des Moines

Time difference between Austin (TX) and Des Moines (IA) is 1 Hours.
Des Moines time is 1 Hours ahead of Austin.

Current local time in Austin	Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-17, 03:35:53 MST	2025-12-17, 04:35:53 CST

How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Austin, TX and Des Moines, IA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	923 mi	1487 km	801.53 nmi
Straight line distance	813 mi	1308 km	706 nmi
Difference	110 mi	179 km	95 nmi

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