How far is Lake City, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake City and Des Moines is 73.93 miles (118.98 km).
Flight distance from Lake City, IA to Des Moines, IA is 73.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Lake City to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake City, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 105.45 miles (169.71 km) by car.
Driving from Lake City to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Lake City
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1642 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°16'3"N 94°44'2"W |
| Latitude | 42.2674800 |
| Longitude | -94.7338700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| 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 Lake City and Des Moines
The distance between Lake City and Des Moines is 170 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 53 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 Lake City and Des Moines. The current time is 05:18:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.09 liters (3.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Des Moines is $12.22 (diesel $17.3).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $12.22 | $13.39 | $15.12 | $17.3 |
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 Lake City 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.
