There are
1,828 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Palo Alto, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Palo Alto, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Palo Alto, CA) is 1,540.36 mi.
1,828 mi = 1.61 kms