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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Indianola and Des Moines is 16.97 miles (27.31 km).

Flight distance from Indianola, IA to Des Moines, IA is 16.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Indianola, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 18.27 miles (29.4 km) by car.

Driving from Indianola to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Indianola

City in Mississippi

Population 16072
GPS Coordinates 41°21'29"N 93°33'27"W
Latitude 41.3580500
Longitude -93.5574400
Altitude 295
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 Indianola and Des Moines

The distance between Indianola and Des Moines is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 Indianola and Des Moines. The current time is 03:08:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.44 liters (0.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Indianola and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Indianola to Des Moines is $2.12 (diesel $3).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $2.12 $2.32 $2.62 $3

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 Indianola 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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