There are
737 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Watauga, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 12 hours 55 mins to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Watauga, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Watauga, TX) is 636.31 mi.
737 mi = 1,186.71 kms