Distance from Elk River, MN to Des Moines, IA

Driving distance from Elk River, MN to Des Moines, IA is 278 miles (447 km). How far is it from Elk River, MN to Des Moines, IA? It's a 04 hours 21 minutes drive by car. Flight distance is approximately 259 miles (417 km) and flight time from Elk River, MN to Des Moines, IA is 31 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
278 Miles
/
447 Km
Driving distance
Gas consumption
11.12 Gallons
42.47 Litres
Gas consumption
Flight distance
259 Miles
/
417 Km
Flight distance

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