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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Cresco and Des Moines is 144.71 miles (232.88 km).

Flight distance from Cresco, IA to Des Moines, IA is 144.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Cresco to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Cresco, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 189.13 miles (304.37 km) by car.

Driving from Cresco to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.

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#1 Cresco

City in Iowa

Population 3744
GPS Coordinates 43°22'53"N 92°6'51"W
Latitude 43.3813600
Longitude -92.1140500
Altitude 394
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 Cresco and Des Moines

The distance between Cresco and Des Moines is 304 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 22 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 Cresco and Des Moines. The current time is 10:27:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.26 liters (6.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cresco and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cresco to Des Moines is $21.92 (diesel $31.02).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $21.92 $24.01 $27.12 $31.02

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 Cresco 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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