How to get from Des Moines to Smithville
3 ways, 259 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 | 4h 17m | $24–32 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 17m | $470–650 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 7m | $150–230 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 Smithville?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 17m door to door. The straight-line distance is 259 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Des Moines to Smithville?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $24. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Des Moines to Smithville?
- About 31 min in the air (DSM → ATL), about 6h 7m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $150–230; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Smithville from Des Moines by road?
- About 295 km, roughly 4h 17m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $24–32; tolls and parking are extra.