Flight Time from Des Moines to Saint Paul
The flight from Des Moines to Saint Paul covers about 232 mi and takes roughly 56 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Des Moines and Saint Paul are about 232 mi (374 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 284 mi (456 km), a drive of about 5 hr 4 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 56 min.
| Straight-line distance | 232 mi / 374 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 284 mi / 456 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 4 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 56 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $35 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 43.273, -93.358 |
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 Saint Paul is about 232 mi (374 km) in a straight line, and roughly 284 mi (456 km) by road.