Distance from Columbus to Des Moines by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Des Moines (IA) is 567 miles or 912 kilometers or 492 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Des Moines is 648 miles (1044 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 81 miles or 132 km.

Columbus to Des Moines Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Des Moines, Iowa is 648 miles or 1044 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA is 648 miles or 1044 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 648 miles (1044 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Des Moines take?
Columbus and Des Moines are 12 hours 1 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 Columbus and Des Moines

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Des Moines (IA) is 1 Hours.
Des Moines time is 1 Hours behind Columbus.

Current local time in Columbus	Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-19, 04:23:58 EST	2025-12-19, 03:23:58 CST

How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	648 mi	1044 km	562.72 nmi
Straight line distance	567 mi	912 km	492 nmi
Difference	81 mi	132 km	70 nmi

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