How far is Carter Lake, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carter Lake and Des Moines is 121.48 miles (195.51 km).
Flight distance from Carter Lake, IA to Des Moines, IA is 121.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Carter Lake to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carter Lake, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 137.86 miles (221.87 km) by car.
Driving from Carter Lake to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Carter Lake
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 3793 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°17'26"N 95°55'5"W |
| Latitude | 41.2905500 |
| Longitude | -95.9180700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa. It is located in central Iowa. Des Moines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Science Center of Iowa.
| Population | 212312 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°36'2"N 93°36'33"W |
| Latitude | 41.6005400 |
| Longitude | -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Des Moines: East University Avenue (-93.609114,41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time Between Carter Lake and Des Moines
The distance between Carter Lake and Des Moines is 222 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Carter Lake and Des Moines. The current time is 07:09:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.42 liters (4.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carter Lake and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carter Lake to Des Moines is $15.98 (diesel $22.61).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $15.98 | $17.5 | $19.77 | $22.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carter Lake and Des Moines (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
