Des Moines to Orland Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.1 miles 479.7 km · straight line
372.6 miles estimated 599.6 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Orland Park?

The distance from Des Moines to Orland Park is 298.1 miles (479.7 km) as the crow flies. Orland Park is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.6 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Orland Park in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and Orland Park. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Des Moines to Orland Park

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Orland Park

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Orland Park
41.63°N, 87.85°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients