Distance Between Iowa Cities

To calculate the distance between Iowa state (IA) cities, choose a city from the list below. There are a total of 25 cities to choose from. The top 5 cities are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City and Waterloo. Additionally, Iowa shares state borders with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. For distance calculations to cities in these states, see cities near Iowa.

Cities Near Iowa

The list below shows the distance between Des Moines, Iowa and populated cities in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

  • Mi = Miles
  • Km = Kilometers
  • = Flight distance
  • = Driving distance
  Iowa Cities to Illinois Cities  
Des Moines to Rockford236.7 Mi (380.9 Km) 287 Mi (461.9 Km)
Des Moines to Aurora273.2 Mi (439.7 Km) 297.4 Mi (478.6 Km)
Des Moines to Naperville281.8 Mi (453.5 Km) 306.8 Mi (493.8 Km)
Des Moines to Joliet285.8 Mi (459.9 Km) 307.7 Mi (495.2 Km)
Des Moines to Chicago308.9 Mi (497.1 Km) 332.9 Mi (535.7 Km)
  Iowa Cities to Minnesota Cities  
Des Moines to Rochester176.2 Mi (283.6 Km) 210 Mi (338 Km)
Des Moines to Bloomington224.5 Mi (361.3 Km) 232.9 Mi (374.8 Km)
Des Moines to Saint Paul233.2 Mi (375.3 Km) 248.5 Mi (400 Km)
Des Moines to Minneapolis234 Mi (376.6 Km) 243.5 Mi (391.9 Km)
Des Moines to Duluth366.1 Mi (589.2 Km) 394.9 Mi (635.6 Km)
  Iowa Cities to Missouri Cities  
Des Moines to Independence178.6 Mi (287.4 Km) 196.2 Mi (315.7 Km)
Des Moines to Kansas City180.2 Mi (290 Km) 193.8 Mi (311.9 Km)
Des Moines to Columbia195 Mi (313.8 Km) 235.7 Mi (379.3 Km)
Des Moines to Saint Louis273.3 Mi (439.8 Km) 347.6 Mi (559.3 Km)
Des Moines to Springfield304 Mi (489.2 Km) 357.5 Mi (575.3 Km)
  Iowa Cities to Nebraska Cities  
Des Moines to Bellevue123.5 Mi (198.8 Km) 140.8 Mi (226.6 Km)
Des Moines to Omaha126.1 Mi (202.9 Km) 139.3 Mi (224.2 Km)
Des Moines to Lincoln168.6 Mi (271.3 Km) 188.2 Mi (302.8 Km)
Des Moines to Grand Island250.2 Mi (402.7 Km) 279.9 Mi (450.4 Km)
Des Moines to Kearney291.5 Mi (469.1 Km) 316.4 Mi (509.3 Km)
  Iowa Cities to South Dakota Cities  
Des Moines to Sioux Falls208.1 Mi (334.9 Km) 283 Mi (455.4 Km)
Des Moines to Brookings247.2 Mi (397.8 Km) 336.2 Mi (541 Km)
Des Moines to Watertown288.3 Mi (464 Km) 382.5 Mi (615.6 Km)
Des Moines to Aberdeen361.9 Mi (582.4 Km) 482.4 Mi (776.3 Km)
Des Moines to Rapid City516.5 Mi (831.2 Km) 626.2 Mi (1007.7 Km)
  Iowa Cities to Wisconsin Cities  
Des Moines to Madison237.8 Mi (382.7 Km) 293.4 Mi (472.2 Km)
Des Moines to Kenosha304.5 Mi (490 Km) 368.7 Mi (593.3 Km)
Des Moines to Milwaukee307.8 Mi (495.4 Km) 374.5 Mi (602.8 Km)
Des Moines to Racine308.4 Mi (496.3 Km) 371.4 Mi (597.8 Km)
Des Moines to Green Bay346.8 Mi (558.1 Km) 432 Mi (695.3 Km)

Distance Between Iowa and Bordering States

The distance between Des Moines, Iowa and major cities in bordering states; Cities in Nebraska are nearest due to being 123.5 miles away.

To State Distance From Des Moines, Iowa
Nebraska 123.5 Mi (198.8 Km)
Minnesota 176.2 Mi (283.6 Km)
Missouri 178.6 Mi (287.4 Km)
South Dakota 208.1 Mi (334.9 Km)
Illinois 236.7 Mi (380.9 Km)
Wisconsin 237.8 Mi (382.7 Km)