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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between George and Des Moines is 171.4 miles (275.84 km).

Flight distance from George, IA to Des Moines, IA is 171.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from George to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from George, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 243.32 miles (391.59 km) by car.

Driving from George to Des Moines will take approximately 04 hours 01 minutes.

#1 George

City in Iowa, USA

Population 1029
GPS Coordinates 43°20'38"N 96°0'8"W
Latitude 43.3438600
Longitude -96.0022400
Altitude 421
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 George and Des Moines

The distance between George and Des Moines is 392 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 21 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 George and Des Moines. The current time is 19:11:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.5 liters (8.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between George and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from George to Des Moines is $28.21 (diesel $39.91).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $28.21 $30.89 $34.89 $39.91

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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