There are
1,350 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Des Moines, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 1 hour to go from Lakeland, Florida to Des Moines, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Des Moines, IA) is 1,144.45 mi.
1,350 mi = 1.61 kms