Miles between Independence, MO and Des Moines, IA

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

That's the driving distance. It would take 3 hours 39 mins to go from Independence, Missouri to Des Moines, Iowa.

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

191 mi = 307.63 kms