Distance from Ames, IA to Des Plaines, IL

Driving distance from Ames, IA to Des Plaines, IL is 347 miles (558 km). How far is it from Ames, IA to Des Plaines, IL? It's a 05 hours 40 minutes drive by car. Flight distance is approximately 295 miles (475 km) and flight time from Ames, IA to Des Plaines, IL is 35 minutes. Don't forget to check out our "Gas cost calculator" option. It will calculate cost of driving this particular distance. See the map below for the visual display of the upcoming road trip.

Driving distance
347 Miles
/
558 Km
Driving distance
Gas consumption
13.88 Gallons
53.01 Litres
Gas consumption
Flight distance
295 Miles
/
475 Km
Flight distance

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