Distance from Des Moines, IA to Topeka, KS, miles and hours

Distance from Des Moines, IA to Topeka, KS, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 256.92 mi (413.48 km)
Line distance: 207.27 mi (333.58 km)
Road time: 3 hr 48 min
Air distance: 207.27 mi (333.58 km)
Time to flight: 24 min

Distance from Topeka city in Kansas by road in south direction from Des Moines, Iowa state is two hundred and fifty-seven miles by car. There are two hundred and seven miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Des Moines and Topeka will take about 3 hours 48 minutes .

Distances between Des Moines, IA and Topeka, KS

This week Topeka, KS events

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

Topeka, KS

Country United States
State Kansas
City Topeka
GPS Coordinates 39° 2' 54" N
-95° 40' 41"W
Latitude 39.04833
Longitude -95.67804


Des Moines to Topeka Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Des Moines, IA to Topeka, KS?

Mileage from Des Moines to Topeka by road is 256.92 miles or 413.48 km;

How far is Des Moines from Topeka?

There is 207.27 miles (333.58 km) between Des Moines and Topeka

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 3 hours 48 minutes

Distance Des Moines Topeka

Distance Des Moines Topeka
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 207.27 333.57 180.11
Driving distance 256.92 413.47 223.26

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

How far is Des Moines from Topeka? 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 Topeka city is by plane, so check flight duration between Des Moines and Topeka. And dont forget to look at distance from Topeka to Des Moines. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Des Moines to Topeka.


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

Flying time is about 24 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

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

How long is flight from Des Moines to Topeka?

This flight will take about twenty-four minutes ;

How to get to Topeka from Des Moines?

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

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 24 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 24 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 22 min
Airbus 515 mph 24 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 Topeka, KS. 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 Topeka. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Des Moines, IA to Topeka, KS 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.