Miles between Kansas City, KS and Des Moines, IA

There are
196 mi
from Kansas City, KS to Des Moines, IA

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

The flight distance (direct flight from Kansas City, KS to Des Moines, IA) is 179.96 mi.

196 mi = 315.14 kms