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

Distance from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 476.25 mi (766.45 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 Des Moines city in Iowa by road in south direction from Indianapolis, Indiana 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 Indianapolis and Des Moines will take about 6 hours 58 minutes .

Distances between Indianapolis, IN and Des Moines, IA

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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, 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 to Des Moines Frequently Asked Questions:

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

Mileage from Indianapolis to Des Moines by road is 476.25 miles or 766.45 km;

How far is Indianapolis from Des Moines?

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

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

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

Distance Indianapolis Des Moines

Distance Indianapolis Des Moines
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 410.22 660.19 356.47
Driving distance 476.25 766.45 413.85

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

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


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

Flying time is about 48 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Indianapolis, IN and Indianapolis, IA

How long is flight from Indianapolis to Des Moines?

This flight will take about forty-eight minutes ;

How to get to Des Moines from Indianapolis?

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

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 Indianapolis, IN and Des Moines, IA. 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 Indianapolis and Des Moines. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA 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.