Des Moines to Romeoville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

285.9 miles 460.1 km · straight line
357.4 miles estimated 575.1 km · driving distance
7h 11min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Romeoville?

The distance from Des Moines to Romeoville is 285.9 miles (460.1 km) as the crow flies. Romeoville is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 357.4 miles, taking about 7h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Romeoville in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Romeoville. 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 Romeoville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 11min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 37min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 49min $43–$125* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Romeoville

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Romeoville
41.65°N, 88.09°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients