Distance from Philadelphia to Des Moines by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Des Moines (IA) is 970 miles or 1561 kilometers or 843 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Des Moines is 1079 miles (1738 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 109 miles or 177 km.

Philadelphia to Des Moines Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Des Moines, Iowa is 1079 miles or 1738 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Des Moines, IA is 1079 miles or 1738 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 1079 miles (1738 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Des Moines take?
Philadelphia and Des Moines are 19 hours 53 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 Philadelphia and Des Moines

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Des Moines (IA) is 1 Hours.
Des Moines time is 1 Hours behind Philadelphia.

Current local time in Philadelphia	Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-15, 22:48:58 EST	2025-12-15, 21:48:58 CST

How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1079 mi	1738 km	937 nmi
Straight line distance	970 mi	1561 km	843 nmi
Difference	109 mi	177 km	94 nmi

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