Miles between Des Moines, IA and Ruston, LA

There are
785 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Ruston, LA

That's the driving distance. It would take 14 hours 19 mins to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Ruston, Louisiana.

The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Ruston, LA) is 629.45 mi.

785 mi = 1,263.67 kms