Miles between Elgin, IL and Des Moines, IA

There are
304 mi
from Elgin, IL to Des Moines, IA

That's the driving distance. It would take 5 hours 48 mins to go from Elgin, Illinois to Des Moines, Iowa.

The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to Des Moines, IA) is 275.95 mi.

304 mi = 488.71 kms