Miles between Des Moines, IA and Independence, KY

There are
599 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Independence, KY

That's the driving distance. It would take 11 hours 1 min to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Independence, Kentucky.

The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Independence, KY) is 511.62 mi.

599 mi = 963.22 kms