How to get from Des Moines to Forest Lake
3 ways, 412 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 6h 14m | $35–48 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 6h 14m | $690–950 estimated |
| Fly | 7h 48m | $220–320 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Forest Lake?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 6h 14m door to door. The straight-line distance is 412 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Des Moines to Forest Lake?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $35. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Des Moines to Forest Lake?
- About 35 min in the air (DSM → ATL), about 7h 48m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $220–320; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Forest Lake from Des Moines by road?
- About 434 km, roughly 6h 14m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $35–48; tolls and parking are extra.