Driving from Brooklyn to Des Moines
Des Moines lies 1,647 km (1,023 mi) west of Brooklyn, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 2,009 km (1,248 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Brooklyn | Des Moines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 214,133 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 264 m (866 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 11201–11256 | 50301–50983 |
Clocks in Des Moines are 1 h behind Brooklyn right now, so a 22 h 19 min journey lands only 21 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Des Moines from Brooklyn?
1,647 km (1,023 mi) in a straight line, west of Brooklyn; by road roughly 2,009 km (1,248 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Des Moines by car?
About 22 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brooklyn and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.