Fort Worth to Des Moines by train
Des Moines lies 1,040 km (646 mi) north of Fort Worth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 4 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,269 km (788 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Fort Worth | Des Moines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 214,133 |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 264 m (866 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | T&P Station, CentrePort/DFW Airport, Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Passenger Station | Des Moines Union Station, East Des Moines Union Depot |
| Postal codes | 76101–76199 | 50301–50983 |
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Common questions
How far is Des Moines from Fort Worth?
1,040 km (646 mi) in a straight line, north of Fort Worth; by road roughly 1,269 km (788 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fort Worth to Des Moines by train?
About 14 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fort Worth and Des Moines?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.