Distance from Omaha to Des Moines by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Omaha (NE) to Des Moines (IA) is 123 miles or 198 kilometers or 107 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Omaha to Des Moines is 136 miles (219 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 13 miles or 21 km.

Omaha to Des Moines Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Omaha, NE to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Des Moines, Iowa is 136 miles or 219 km.
The total driving distance from Omaha, NE to Des Moines, IA is 136 miles or 219 kilometers. Your trip begins in Omaha, Nebraska. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 136 miles (219 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 2 to 3 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Omaha, NE to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Omaha, NE to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 2 hours, 33 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Omaha to Des Moines take?
Omaha and Des Moines are 2 hours 33 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 Omaha and Des Moines

Time difference between Omaha (NE) and Des Moines (IA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Omaha	Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-16, 17:44:01 CST	2025-12-16, 17:44:01 CST

How Far is it Between Omaha Nebraska, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	136 mi	219 km	118.1 nmi
Straight line distance	123 mi	198 km	107 nmi
Difference	13 mi	21 km	11 nmi

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