How far is Marcus, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Marcus and Des Moines is 140.79 miles (226.58 km).
Flight distance from Marcus, IA to Des Moines, IA is 140.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Marcus to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Marcus, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 194.76 miles (313.44 km) by car.
Driving from Marcus to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Marcus
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1055 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°49'33"N 95°48'27"W |
| Latitude | 42.8258200 |
| Longitude | -95.8075100 |
| Altitude | 445 |
| 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 Marcus and Des Moines
The distance between Marcus and Des Moines is 313 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 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 Marcus and Des Moines. The current time is 05:16:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.02 liters (6.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Marcus and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Marcus to Des Moines is $22.58 (diesel $31.94).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $22.58 | $24.73 | $27.93 | $31.94 |
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 Marcus 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.
