Distance from Des Moines, IA to Indianapolis, IN, miles and hours

Distance from Des Moines, IA to Indianapolis, IN, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 476.37 mi (766.64 km)
Line distance: 410.22 mi (660.19 km)
Road time: 6 hr 58 min
Air distance: 410.22 mi (660.19 km)
Time to flight: 48 min

Distance from Indianapolis city in Indiana by road in east direction from Des Moines, Iowa state is four hundred and seventy-six miles by car. There are four hundred and ten miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Des Moines and Indianapolis will take about 6 hours 58 minutes .

Distances between Des Moines, IA and Indianapolis, IN

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Des Moines, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Des Moines
GPS Coordinates 41° 36' 2" N
-93° 36' 33"W
Latitude 41.60054
Longitude -93.60911

Indianapolis, IN

Country United States
State Indiana
City Indianapolis
GPS Coordinates 39° 46' 6" N
-86° 9' 29"W
Latitude 39.76838
Longitude -86.15804


Des Moines to Indianapolis Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Des Moines, IA to Indianapolis, IN?

Mileage from Des Moines to Indianapolis by road is 476.37 miles or 766.64 km;

How far is Des Moines from Indianapolis?

There is 410.22 miles (660.19 km) between Des Moines and Indianapolis

How long is the trip between city of Des Moines and Indianapolis?

The driving time between two cities is approx 6 hours 58 minutes

Distance Des Moines Indianapolis

Distance Des Moines Indianapolis
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 410.22 660.19 356.47
Driving distance 476.37 766.64 413.95

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Des Moines, IA and Indianapolis, IN

How far is Des Moines from Indianapolis? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Indianapolis city is by plane, so check flight duration between Des Moines and Indianapolis. And dont forget to look at distance from Indianapolis to Des Moines. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Des Moines to Indianapolis.


How long does it take to fly to Indianapolis from Des Moines?

Flying time is about 48 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IN

How long is flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

This flight will take about forty-eight minutes ;

How to get to Indianapolis from Des Moines?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Indianapolis and Des Moines

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 48 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 47 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 44 min
Airbus 515 mph 47 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Des Moines, IA and Indianapolis, IN. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Des Moines and Indianapolis. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Des Moines, IA to Indianapolis, IN we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.