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

Distance from Des Plaines, IL to Des Moines, IA, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 331.13 mi (532.9 km)
Line distance: 296.28 mi (476.82 km)
Road time: 4 hr 55 min
Air distance: 296.28 mi (476.82 km)
Time to flight: 34 min

Distance from Des Moines city in Iowa by road in south direction from Des Plaines, Illinois state is three hundred and thirty-one miles by car. There are two hundred and ninety-six miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Des Plaines and Des Moines will take about 4 hours 55 minutes .

Distances between Des Plaines, IL and Des Moines, IA

This week Des Moines, IA events

Des Plaines, IL

Country United States
State Illinois
City Des Plaines
GPS Coordinates 42° 2' 0" N
-87° 53' 0"W
Latitude 42.03336
Longitude -87.8834

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


Des Plaines to Des Moines Frequently Asked Questions:

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

Mileage from Des Plaines to Des Moines by road is 331.13 miles or 532.9 km;

How far is Des Plaines from Des Moines?

There is 296.28 miles (476.82 km) between Des Plaines and Des Moines

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 4 hours 55 minutes

Distance Des Plaines Des Moines

Distance Des Plaines Des Moines
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 296.28 476.82 257.46
Driving distance 331.13 532.9 287.74

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

How far is Des Plaines from Des Moines? 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 Des Moines city is by plane, so check flight duration between Des Plaines and Des Moines. And dont forget to look at distance from Des Moines to Des Plaines. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Des Plaines to Des Moines.


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

Flying time is about 34 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

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

How long is flight from Des Plaines to Des Moines?

This flight will take about thirty-four minutes ;

How to get to Des Moines from Des Plaines?

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

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 34 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 34 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 32 min
Airbus 515 mph 34 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 Plaines, IL and Des Moines, IA. 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 Plaines and Des Moines. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Des Plaines, IL to Des Moines, IA 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.