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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Clive and Des Moines is 5.94 miles (9.57 km).

Flight distance from Clive, IA to Des Moines, IA is 5.94 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Clive, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 7.37 miles (11.86 km) by car.

Driving from Clive to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Clive

Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America

Population 17444
GPS Coordinates 41°36'11"N 93°43'27"W
Latitude 41.6030400
Longitude -93.7241100
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 Clive and Des Moines

The distance between Clive and Des Moines is 12 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 07 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 Clive and Des Moines. The current time is 06:43:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.98 liters (0.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clive and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clive to Des Moines is $0.85 (diesel $1.21).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $0.85 $0.94 $1.06 $1.21

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Clive 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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