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# Truckload Freight: Des Moines, IA → Los Angeles, CA

The Des Moines, IA → Los Angeles, CA lane runs between the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA markets, a route distance of roughly 1,679 miles. A solo driver typically covers it in 4–6 days door to door, depending on equipment, hours of service, appointment windows and how tight capacity is that week. Use TruckScanner's load search to see what is actually posting on the lane right now.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Des Moines, IA
- **Destination:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Transit (est.):** 4–6 days
- **Route distance:** ~1,679 mi
- **Corridor:** Midwest → Pacific

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Ryder](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/ryder)
- [J.B. Hunt](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/jb-hunt)
- [XPO](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/xpo)
- [FedEx Freight](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/fedex-freight)
- [Swift](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/swift-transportation)
- [R+L Carriers](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/rl-carriers)
- [Old Dominion](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/old-dominion)
- [Schneider](https://truckscanner.co/carriers/schneider-national)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does it take to ship from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

Truckload freight from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA typically takes 4–6 days. A team runs it faster; a solo driver on hours of service, a multi-stop routing, or an intermodal move takes longer. Search live loads for committed pickup and delivery dates.

### How many miles is Des Moines to Los Angeles?

The lane runs roughly 1,679 practical miles. Actual mileage depends on routing, truck-restricted roads and any intermediate stops — quote from practical miles, not straight-line distance.

### Which carriers run Des Moines to Los Angeles?

Truckload, LTL and intermodal carriers all run the Midwest → Pacific corridor. TruckScanner aggregates their capacity so you can compare equipment, transit time and rate on one screen.

### How do I track a load from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

Enter your PRO number, BOL or load reference on TruckScanner to see pickup and delivery milestones, current location and revised ETA — no per-carrier portal to log into.

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