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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fairbank and Des Moines is 107.5 miles (173.01 km).

Flight distance from Fairbank, IA to Des Moines, IA is 107.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fairbank, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 137.83 miles (221.82 km) by car.

Driving from Fairbank to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 23 minutes.

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#1 Fairbank

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population 1132
GPS Coordinates 42°38'21"N 92°2'50"W
Latitude 42.6391500
Longitude -92.0471200
Altitude 301
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 Fairbank and Des Moines

The distance between Fairbank and Des Moines is 222 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 27 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 Fairbank and Des Moines. The current time is 05:39:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.41 liters (4.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairbank and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairbank to Des Moines is $15.98 (diesel $22.61).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $15.98 $17.5 $19.77 $22.61

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 Fairbank 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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