Miles between Des Moines, IA and Sterling, IL

There are
222 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Sterling, IL

That's the driving distance. It would take 4 hours 6 mins to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Sterling, Illinois.

The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Sterling, IL) is 202.27 mi.

222 mi = 357.10 kms