Distance from Reno to Des Moines by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Reno (NV) to Des Moines (IA) is 1378 miles or 2217 kilometers or 1197 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Reno to Des Moines is 1585 miles (2552 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 207 miles or 335 km.

Reno to Des Moines Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Reno, NV to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Reno, Nevada to Des Moines, Iowa is 1585 miles or 2552 km.
The total driving distance from Reno, NV to Des Moines, IA is 1585 miles or 2552 kilometers. Your trip begins in Reno, Nevada. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Reno, Nevada to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 1585 miles (2552 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 26 to 27 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Reno, NV to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Reno, NV to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 26 hours, 31 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Reno to Des Moines take?
Reno and Des Moines are 26 hours 31 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 Reno and Des Moines

Time difference between Reno (NV) and Des Moines (IA) is 1 Hours.
Des Moines time is 1 Hours ahead of Reno.

Current local time in Reno	Current local time in Des Moines
2026-11-13, 17:07:02 MST	2026-11-13, 18:07:02 CST

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

You can compare air and road distance between Reno, 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	1585 mi	2552 km	1376.41 nmi
Straight line distance	1378 mi	2217 km	1197 nmi
Difference	207 mi	335 km	179 nmi

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