How far is Rock Rapids, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Rapids and Des Moines is 181.69 miles (292.4 km).
Flight distance from Rock Rapids, IA to Des Moines, IA is 181.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Rock Rapids to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Rapids, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 257.8 miles (414.88 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Rapids to Des Moines will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Rock Rapids
City in Iowa
| Population | 2518 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°25'38"N 96°10'33"W |
| Latitude | 43.4271900 |
| Longitude | -96.1758600 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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 Rock Rapids and Des Moines
The distance between Rock Rapids and Des Moines is 415 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 36 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 Rock Rapids and Des Moines. The current time is 04:02:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.44 liters (9.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Rapids and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Rapids to Des Moines is $29.88 (diesel $42.28).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $29.88 | $32.73 | $36.97 | $42.28 |
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 Rock Rapids 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.
