Miles between Des Moines, IA and Independence, MO

There are
192 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Independence, MO

That's the driving distance. It would take 3 hours 40 mins to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Independence, Missouri.

The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Independence, MO) is 178.50 mi.

192 mi = 308.62 kms