How far is Central City, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Central City and Des Moines is 115.04 miles (185.14 km).

Flight distance from Central City, IA to Des Moines, IA is 115.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Central City to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Central City, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 138.96 miles (223.64 km) by car.

Driving from Central City to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Central City

City in Iowa, USA

Population 1296
GPS Coordinates 42°12'14"N 91°31'27"W
Latitude 42.2038800
Longitude -91.5240600
Altitude 254
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Central City and Des Moines

The distance between Central City and Des Moines is 224 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 29 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 Central City and Des Moines. The current time is 13:35:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.56 liters (4.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central City and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central City to Des Moines is $16.11 (diesel $22.79).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $16.11 $17.64 $19.93 $22.79

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central City 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.

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