Driving Time from Des Moines to Minneapolis
Driving from Des Moines to Minneapolis is about 286 mi and takes roughly 5 hr 6 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Des Moines and Minneapolis are about 234 mi (377 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 286 mi (460 km), a drive of about 5 hr 6 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 56 min.
| Straight-line distance | 234 mi / 377 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 286 mi / 460 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 6 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 56 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $36 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 43.290, -93.441 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Des Moines to Minneapolis is about 234 mi (377 km) in a straight line, and roughly 286 mi (460 km) by road.