How far is Nashua, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Nashua and Des Moines is 108.33 miles (174.35 km).

Flight distance from Nashua, IA to Des Moines, IA is 108.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Nashua to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Nashua, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 134.22 miles (216.01 km) by car.

Driving from Nashua to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Nashua

City in Chickasaw and Floyd counties in Iowa, United States

Population 1571
GPS Coordinates 42°57'10"N 92°32'11"W
Latitude 42.9527500
Longitude -92.5363000
Altitude 297
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 Nashua and Des Moines

The distance between Nashua and Des Moines is 216 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 24 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 Nashua and Des Moines. The current time is 11:20:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.93 liters (4.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nashua and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nashua to Des Moines is $15.56 (diesel $22.01).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $15.56 $17.04 $19.25 $22.01

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nashua 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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