Distance from Des Moines, IA to Decatur, IL, miles and hours

Distance from Des Moines, IA to Decatur, IL, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 342.76 mi (551.63 km)
Line distance: 272.32 mi (438.26 km)
Road time: 5 hr 18 min
Air distance: 272.32 mi (438.26 km)
Time to flight: 32 min

Distance from Decatur city in Illinois by road in south-east direction from Des Moines, Iowa state is three hundred and forty-three miles by car. There are two hundred and seventy-two miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Des Moines and Decatur will take about 5 hours 18 minutes .

Distances between Des Moines, IA and Decatur, IL

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Des Moines, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Des Moines
GPS Coordinates 41° 36' 2" N
-93° 36' 33"W
Latitude 41.60054
Longitude -93.60911

Decatur, IL

Country United States
State Illinois
City Decatur
GPS Coordinates 39° 50' 25" N
-88° 57' 17"W
Latitude 39.84031
Longitude -88.9548


Des Moines to Decatur Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Des Moines, IA to Decatur, IL?

Mileage from Des Moines to Decatur by road is 342.76 miles or 551.63 km;

How far is Des Moines from Decatur?

There is 272.32 miles (438.26 km) between Des Moines and Decatur

How long is the trip between city of Des Moines and Decatur?

The driving time between two cities is approx 5 hours 18 minutes

Distance Des Moines Decatur

Distance Des Moines Decatur
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 272.32 438.26 236.64
Driving distance 342.76 551.62 297.85

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Des Moines, IA and Decatur, IL

How far is Des Moines from Decatur? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Decatur city is by plane, so check flight duration between Des Moines and Decatur. And dont forget to look at distance from Decatur to Des Moines. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Des Moines to Decatur.


How long does it take to fly to Decatur from Des Moines?

Flying time is about 32 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IL

How long is flight from Des Moines to Decatur?

This flight will take about thirty-two minutes ;

How to get to Decatur from Des Moines?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Decatur and Des Moines

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 32 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 31 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 29 min
Airbus 515 mph 31 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Des Moines, IA and Decatur, IL. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Des Moines and Decatur. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Des Moines, IA to Decatur, IL we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.