There are
1,726 mi
from Elk Grove, CA to Des Moines, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Elk Grove, California to Des Moines, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elk Grove, CA to Des Moines, IA) is 1,479.27 mi.
1,726 mi = 1.61 kms