Miles between Ames, IA and Des Plaines, IL

There are
345 mi
from Ames, IA to Des Plaines, IL

That's the driving distance. It would take 6 hours 36 mins to go from Ames, Iowa to Des Plaines, Illinois.

The flight distance (direct flight from Ames, IA to Des Plaines, IL) is 294.66 mi.

345 mi = 554.68 kms