How far is Shell Rock, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Shell Rock and Des Moines is 92.96 miles (149.6 km).

Flight distance from Shell Rock, IA to Des Moines, IA is 92.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Shell Rock, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 114.05 miles (183.54 km) by car.

Driving from Shell Rock to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 03 minutes.

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#1 Shell Rock

City in Butler County, Iowa, United States

Population 1268
GPS Coordinates 42°42'37"N 92°34'59"W
Latitude 42.7102600
Longitude -92.5829700
Altitude 278
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 Shell Rock and Des Moines

The distance between Shell Rock and Des Moines is 184 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 02 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 Shell Rock and Des Moines. The current time is 07:40:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.23 liters (4.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shell Rock and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shell Rock to Des Moines is $13.22 (diesel $18.71).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $13.22 $14.48 $16.36 $18.71

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 Shell Rock 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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