How far is Oakland, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Oakland and Des Moines is 68.28 miles (109.89 km).
Flight distance from Oakland, IA to Des Moines, IA is 68.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Oakland to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Oakland, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 76.66 miles (123.37 km) by car.
Driving from Oakland to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Oakland
City located in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1491 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°34'52"N 93°26'36"W |
| Latitude | 42.5810900 |
| Longitude | -93.4432600 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| 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 Oakland and Des Moines
The distance between Oakland and Des Moines is 123 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 22 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 Oakland and Des Moines. The current time is 00:45:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.24 liters (2.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Oakland and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Oakland to Des Moines is $8.89 (diesel $12.57).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $8.89 | $9.73 | $10.99 | $12.57 |
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 Oakland 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.
