How far is Missouri Valley, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Missouri Valley and Des Moines is 117.81 miles (189.6 km).

Flight distance from Missouri Valley, IA to Des Moines, IA is 117.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Missouri Valley to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Missouri Valley, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 123.77 miles (199.2 km) by car.

Driving from Missouri Valley to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Missouri Valley

City in Harrison County, Iowa

Population 2576
GPS Coordinates 41°33'23"N 95°53'16"W
Latitude 41.5563800
Longitude -95.8877900
Altitude 310
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 Missouri Valley and Des Moines

The distance between Missouri Valley and Des Moines is 199 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 12 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 Missouri Valley and Des Moines. The current time is 07:44:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.53 liters (4.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Missouri Valley and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Missouri Valley to Des Moines is $14.35 (diesel $20.3).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $14.35 $15.71 $17.75 $20.3

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 Missouri Valley 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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