Distance from Raleigh to Des Moines by Car and Plane

1. USA City Map
2. Distance Between US Cities Calculator
3. Distance Between Raleigh and Des Moines

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Des Moines (IA) is 898 miles or 1445 kilometers or 780 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Des Moines is 1088 miles (1752 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 190 miles or 307 km.

Raleigh to Des Moines Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Des Moines, Iowa is 1088 miles or 1752 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA is 1088 miles or 1752 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 1088 miles (1752 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 Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 48 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Des Moines take?
Raleigh and Des Moines are 20 hours 48 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

---

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 Raleigh and Des Moines

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Des Moines (IA) is 1 Hours.
Des Moines time is 1 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-25, 22:33:34 EST	2025-12-25, 21:33:34 CST

How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1088 mi	1752 km	944.82 nmi
Straight line distance	898 mi	1445 km	780 nmi
Difference	190 mi	307 km	164 nmi

---

---