Distance from Des Moines to Chicago
Distance between Des Moines and Chicago is 495 kilometers (308 miles).
Driving distance from Des Moines to Chicago is 537 kilometers (334 miles).
495 km
308 miles
537 km
334 miles
Distance Map Between Des Moines and Chicago
Des Moines, United States ↔ Chicago, Springfield, United States = 308 miles = 495 km.
How far is it between Des Moines and Chicago
Des Moines is located in United States with (41.6005,-93.6091) coordinates and Chicago is located in United States with (41.85,-87.6501) coordinates. The calculated flying distance from Des Moines to Chicago is equal to 308 miles which is equal to 495 km.
If you want to go by car, the driving distance between Des Moines and Chicago is 537.13 km. If you ride your car with an average speed of 112 kilometers/hour (70 miles/h), travel time will be 04 hours 47 minutes. Please check the avg. speed travel time table on the right for various options.
Difference between fly and go by a car is 42 km.
| City/Place | Latitude and Longitude | GPS Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 41.6005, -93.6091 | 41° 36´ 1.9440'' N 93° 36´ 32.7960'' W |
| Chicago | 41.85, -87.6501 | 41° 51´ 0.1080'' N 87° 39´ 0.1800'' W |
Estimated Travel Time Between Des Moines and Chicago
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 11 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 08 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (97 km/h) | 05 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
Related Distances from Des Moines
| Cities | Distance |
|---|---|
| Des Moines to Chicago | 537 km |
| Des Moines to Washington D C | 1637 km |
| Des Moines to Oklahoma City | 878 km |
| Des Moines to Nashville | 1054 km |
| Des Moines to Indianapolis | 767 km |
Related Distances to Chicago
| Cities | Distance |
|---|---|
| New York City to Chicago | 1269 km |
| Washington D C to Chicago | 1123 km |
| Los Angeles to Chicago | 3245 km |
| Boston to Chicago | 1579 km |
| Normal to Chicago | 209 km |