How far is Le Mars, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Le Mars and Des Moines is 154.67 miles (248.91 km).
Flight distance from Le Mars, IA to Des Moines, IA is 154.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Le Mars to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Le Mars, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 216.99 miles (349.22 km) by car.
Driving from Le Mars to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Le Mars
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 10195 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°47'39"N 96°9'56"W |
| Latitude | 42.7941600 |
| Longitude | -96.1655800 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| 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 Le Mars and Des Moines
The distance between Le Mars and Des Moines is 349 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 52 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 Le Mars and Des Moines. The current time is 19:08:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.99 liters (7.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Le Mars and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Le Mars to Des Moines is $25.15 (diesel $35.59).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $25.15 | $27.55 | $31.12 | $35.59 |
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 12, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Le Mars 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.
