Average driving speed: 65 mph
Kilometers per hour: 104.6 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.

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Driving time from DSM to LXN

How long is the drive from DSM to LXN? The total driving time is 5 hours, 27 minutes.

Your trip begins at Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa. It ends at Jim Kelly Field in Lexington, Nebraska.

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