How far is Des Moines, WA from Seattle, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Des Moines and Seattle is 14.13 miles (22.74 km).
Flight distance from Des Moines, WA to Seattle, WA is 14.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Des Moines, Washington to Seattle, Washington is: 19.37 miles (31.18 km) by car.
Driving from Des Moines to Seattle will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Des Moines
City in Washington
| Population | 32389 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°24'6"N 122°19'27"W |
| Latitude | 47.4017700 |
| Longitude | -122.3242900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is located on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in northwestern Washington. Seattle is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Space Needle.
| Population | 769714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°36'22"N 122°19'55"W |
| Latitude | 47.6062100 |
| Longitude | -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Seattle: (-122.332143,47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time Between Des Moines and Seattle
The distance between Des Moines and Seattle is 31 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 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 Des Moines and Seattle. The current time is 01:24:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.59 liters (0.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Moines and Seattle.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Moines to Seattle is $3.24 (diesel $3.74).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $3.24 | $3.43 | $3.56 | $3.74 |
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 Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /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 Des Moines and Seattle (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
