Distance from New York City to Des Moines by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Des Moines (IA) is 1024 miles or 1648 kilometers or 889 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Des Moines is 1115 miles (1795 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 91 miles or 147 km.

New York City to Des Moines Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Des Moines, Iowa is 1115 miles or 1795 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Des Moines, IA is 1115 miles or 1795 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 1115 miles (1795 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Des Moines take?
New York City and Des Moines are 20 hours 54 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 New York City and Des Moines

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Des Moines (IA) is 1 Hours.
Des Moines time is 1 Hours behind New York City.

Current local time in New York City	Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-17, 05:45:21 EST	2025-12-17, 04:45:21 CST

How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Des Moines, IA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1115 mi	1795 km	968.27 nmi
Straight line distance	1024 mi	1648 km	889 nmi
Difference	91 mi	147 km	79 nmi

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