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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Glidden and Des Moines is 65.71 miles (105.75 km).

Flight distance from Glidden, IA to Des Moines, IA is 65.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Glidden to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Glidden, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 91.54 miles (147.32 km) by car.

Driving from Glidden to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 Glidden

City in Carroll County, Iowa

Population 1090
GPS Coordinates 42°3'25"N 94°43'44"W
Latitude 42.0569300
Longitude -94.7288700
Altitude 377
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 Glidden and Des Moines

The distance between Glidden and Des Moines is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 38 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 Glidden and Des Moines. The current time is 11:22:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.23 liters (3.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Glidden and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Glidden to Des Moines is $10.61 (diesel $15.01).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $10.61 $11.62 $13.13 $15.01

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 02, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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