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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Grinnell and Des Moines is 46.81 miles (75.33 km).

Flight distance from Grinnell, IA to Des Moines, IA is 46.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Grinnell, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 53.63 miles (86.31 km) by car.

Driving from Grinnell to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Grinnell

City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

Population 9096
GPS Coordinates 41°44'35"N 92°43'21"W
Latitude 41.7430500
Longitude -92.7224100
Altitude 309
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 Grinnell and Des Moines

The distance between Grinnell and Des Moines is 86 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 57 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 Grinnell and Des Moines. The current time is 03:46:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.16 liters (1.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grinnell and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grinnell to Des Moines is $6.22 (diesel $8.8).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $6.22 $6.81 $7.69 $8.8

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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