Distance from Las Vegas to Des Moines by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Las Vegas (NV) to Des Moines (IA) is 1213 miles or 1952 kilometers or 1054 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Las Vegas to Des Moines is 1416 miles (2280 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 203 miles or 328 km.

Las Vegas to Des Moines Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Las Vegas, Nevada to Des Moines, Iowa is 1416 miles or 2280 km.
The total driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Des Moines, IA is 1416 miles or 2280 kilometers. Your trip begins in Las Vegas, Nevada. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Las Vegas, Nevada to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 1416 miles (2280 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Las Vegas, NV to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Las Vegas, NV to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Las Vegas to Des Moines take?
Las Vegas and Des Moines are 24 hours 18 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 Las Vegas and Des Moines

Time difference between Las Vegas (NV) and Des Moines (IA) is 2 Hours.
Des Moines time is 2 Hours ahead of Las Vegas.

Current local time in Las Vegas	Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-18, 15:44:43 PST	2025-12-18, 17:44:43 CST

How Far is it Between Las Vegas Nevada, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1416 mi	2280 km	1229.65 nmi
Straight line distance	1213 mi	1952 km	1054 nmi
Difference	203 mi	328 km	175 nmi

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