Distance from Elgin, IL to Des Moines, IA

Driving distance from Elgin, IL to Des Moines, IA is 305 miles (491 km). How far is it from Elgin, IL to Des Moines, IA? It's a 05 hours 02 minutes drive by car. Flight distance is approximately 277 miles (445 km) and flight time from Elgin, IL to Des Moines, IA is 33 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
305 Miles
/
491 Km
Driving distance
Gas consumption
12.20 Gallons
46.65 Litres
Gas consumption
Flight distance
277 Miles
/
445 Km
Flight distance

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