How far is Clinton, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Clinton and Des Moines is 177.18 miles (285.14 km).

Flight distance from Clinton, IA to Des Moines, IA is 177.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Clinton to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Clinton, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 198.46 miles (319.39 km) by car.

Driving from Clinton to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Clinton

Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. As of 2020, there were 24,469 people in the city. As well as DeWitt, Clinton was also named after the sixth governor of the state of New York, DeWitt Clinton.

Population 25039
GPS Coordinates 41°50'40"N 90°11'19"W
Latitude 41.8444700
Longitude -90.1887400
Altitude 179
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 Clinton and Des Moines

The distance between Clinton and Des Moines is 319 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 32 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 Clinton and Des Moines. The current time is 12:51:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.51 liters (7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clinton and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clinton to Des Moines is $23 (diesel $32.55).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $23 $25.2 $28.46 $32.55

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 Clinton 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Clinton 147.56 miles (237 km)

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Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Clinton 84.74 miles (136 km)

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Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Clinton 325.97 miles (525 km)

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Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Clinton 40.99 miles (66 km)

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Driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Clinton 72.01 miles (116 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Clinton 196.47 miles (316 km)

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Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Clinton 87.39 miles (141 km)

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Driving distance from Marion, IA to Clinton 83.94 miles (135 km)

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Driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to Clinton 149.22 miles (240 km)

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