There are
309 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Algonquin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 5 hours 58 mins to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Algonquin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Algonquin, IL) is 276.12 mi.
309 mi = 496.85 kms