There are
1,785 mi
from Modesto, CA to Des Moines, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Modesto, California to Des Moines, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Modesto, CA to Des Moines, IA) is 1,476.62 mi.
1,785 mi = 1.61 kms