Distance from Des Plaines, IL to Ames, IA

Driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Ames, IA is 346 miles (556 km). How far is it from Des Plaines, IL to Ames, IA? It's a 05 hours 37 minutes drive by car. Flight distance is approximately 295 miles (475 km) and flight time from Des Plaines, IL to Ames, IA 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
346 Miles
/
556 Km
Driving distance
Gas consumption
13.84 Gallons
52.82 Litres
Gas consumption
Flight distance
295 Miles
/
475 Km
Flight distance

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