Miles between Des Moines, IA and Helena, AL

There are
836 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Helena, AL

That's the driving distance. It would take 16 hours 15 mins to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Helena, Alabama.

The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Helena, AL) is 682.80 mi.

836 mi = 1,346.02 kms