What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Des Moines is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Lexington to Des Moines?

The distance between Lexington and Des Moines is 595 miles. The road distance is 654.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Lexington to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 9:29 AM in Lexington and 8:29 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Lexington to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Des Moines is 654 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Lexington to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Lexington to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Des Moines by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Covington, fly
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CVG - DSM
5h 10m
$127–593
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SDF - DSM
5h 42m
$106–482
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
21h 29m
$134–308
Drive 650.4 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Des Moinescar 650.4 mi
11h 15m
$119–172
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LEX - DSM
7h 37m
$109–573

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

100Weekly Planes

5h 1mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lexington to Des Moines.

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Distance: 592 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours.

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