How far is Northwood, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Northwood and Des Moines is 128.9 miles (207.45 km).
Flight distance from Northwood, IA to Des Moines, IA is 128.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Northwood to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Northwood, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 139.88 miles (225.11 km) by car.
Driving from Northwood to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Northwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 1958 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°26'39"N 93°13'16"W |
| Latitude | 43.4441200 |
| Longitude | -93.2210400 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| 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 Northwood and Des Moines
The distance between Northwood and Des Moines is 225 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 30 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 Northwood and Des Moines. The current time is 05:48:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.68 liters (4.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Northwood and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Northwood to Des Moines is $16.21 (diesel $22.94).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $16.21 | $17.76 | $20.06 | $22.94 |
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 November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Northwood 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.
