Distance from Indianapolis to Des Moines by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Des Moines (IA) is 411 miles or 661 kilometers or 357 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Des Moines is 473 miles (762 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 62 miles or 101 km.

Indianapolis to Des Moines Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Des Moines, Iowa is 473 miles or 762 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA is 473 miles or 762 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 473 miles (762 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 8 to 9 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Des Moines take?
Indianapolis and Des Moines are 8 hours 49 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 Indianapolis and Des Moines

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Des Moines (IA) is 1 Hours.
Des Moines time is 1 Hours behind Indianapolis.

Current local time in Indianapolis	Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-20, 22:39:23 EST	2025-12-20, 21:39:23 CST

How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	473 mi	762 km	410.75 nmi
Straight line distance	411 mi	661 km	357 nmi
Difference	62 mi	101 km	53 nmi

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