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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palo and Des Moines is 98.75 miles (158.92 km).

Flight distance from Palo, IA to Des Moines, IA is 98.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Palo to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palo, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 117.09 miles (188.44 km) by car.

Driving from Palo to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Palo

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

Population 1075
GPS Coordinates 42°3'58"N 91°47'44"W
Latitude 42.0661100
Longitude -91.7954600
Altitude 226
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 Palo and Des Moines

The distance between Palo and Des Moines is 188 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 05 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 Palo and Des Moines. The current time is 04:07:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.64 liters (4.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo to Des Moines is $13.57 (diesel $19.2).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $13.57 $14.87 $16.79 $19.2

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Ames, IA to Palo 105.45 miles (170 km)

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Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Palo 111.24 miles (179 km)

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Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Palo 12.38 miles (20 km)

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Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Palo 244.61 miles (394 km)

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Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Palo 92.34 miles (149 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Palo 123.05 miles (198 km)

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Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Palo 38.03 miles (61 km)

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Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Palo 257.75 miles (415 km)

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Driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Palo 48.16 miles (78 km)

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Driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Palo 123.91 miles (199 km)

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