How far is Johnston, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Johnston and Des Moines is 6.78 miles (10.92 km).
Flight distance from Johnston, IA to Des Moines, IA is 6.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Johnston, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 12.94 miles (20.83 km) by car.
Driving from Johnston to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Johnston
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 23092 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°40'23"N 93°41'52"W |
| Latitude | 41.6730400 |
| Longitude | -93.6977200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Des Moines: East University Avenue (-93.609114,41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time Between Johnston and Des Moines
The distance between Johnston and Des Moines is 21 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 13 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 Johnston and Des Moines. The current time is 06:48:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.73 liters (0.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Johnston and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Johnston to Des Moines is $1.5 (diesel $2.12).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $1.5 | $1.64 | $1.86 | $2.12 |
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 Johnston 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.
