Miles between Des Moines, IA and Elgin, IL

There are
304 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Elgin, IL

That's the driving distance. It would take 5 hours 49 mins to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Elgin, Illinois.

The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Elgin, IL) is 275.95 mi.

304 mi = 489.58 kms