There are
608 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Saginaw, MI
That's the driving distance. It would take 11 hours 20 mins to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Saginaw, Michigan.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Saginaw, MI) is 507.40 mi.
608 mi = 978.29 kms