How far is Spirit Lake, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Spirit Lake and Des Moines is 147.05 miles (236.65 km).
Flight distance from Spirit Lake, IA to Des Moines, IA is 147.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Spirit Lake to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Spirit Lake, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 202.29 miles (325.55 km) by car.
Driving from Spirit Lake to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Spirit Lake
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5251 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°25'20"N 95°6'8"W |
| Latitude | 43.4221800 |
| Longitude | -95.1022200 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| 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 Spirit Lake and Des Moines
The distance between Spirit Lake and Des Moines is 326 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 37 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 Spirit Lake and Des Moines. The current time is 00:51:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.02 liters (7.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Spirit Lake and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Spirit Lake to Des Moines is $23.45 (diesel $33.18).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $23.45 | $25.68 | $29.01 | $33.18 |
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 Spirit Lake 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.
