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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Harlan and Des Moines is 88.72 miles (142.78 km).

Flight distance from Harlan, IA to Des Moines, IA is 88.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Harlan to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Harlan, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 102.01 miles (164.17 km) by car.

Driving from Harlan to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Harlan

City in Iowa, USA

Population 4795
GPS Coordinates 41°39'11"N 95°19'32"W
Latitude 41.6530400
Longitude -95.3255500
Altitude 382
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 Harlan and Des Moines

The distance between Harlan and Des Moines is 164 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 49 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 Harlan and Des Moines. The current time is 04:59:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.63 liters (3.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harlan and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harlan to Des Moines is $11.82 (diesel $16.73).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $11.82 $12.95 $14.63 $16.73

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 Harlan 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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