How far is Storm Lake, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Storm Lake and Des Moines is 109.07 miles (175.54 km).

Flight distance from Storm Lake, IA to Des Moines, IA is 109.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Storm Lake to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Storm Lake, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 156.56 miles (251.95 km) by car.

Driving from Storm Lake to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 26 minutes.

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#1 Storm Lake

City in Iowa

Population 10438
GPS Coordinates 42°38'28"N 95°12'35"W
Latitude 42.6410900
Longitude -95.2097200
Altitude 433
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 Storm Lake and Des Moines

The distance between Storm Lake and Des Moines is 252 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Storm Lake and Des Moines. The current time is 06:07:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.91 liters (5.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Storm Lake and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Storm Lake to Des Moines is $18.15 (diesel $25.68).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $18.15 $19.88 $22.45 $25.68

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Albert City, IA to Storm Lake 24.01 miles (39 km)

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Driving distance from Alta, IA to Storm Lake 4.97 miles (8 km)

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Driving distance from Ames, IA to Storm Lake 127.12 miles (205 km)

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Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Storm Lake 147.23 miles (237 km)

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Driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Storm Lake 297.2 miles (478 km)

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Driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Storm Lake 159.95 miles (257 km)

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Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Storm Lake 211.88 miles (341 km)

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Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Storm Lake 119.4 miles (192 km)

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Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Storm Lake 294.99 miles (475 km)

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Driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Storm Lake 249.92 miles (402 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Storm Lake 203.51 miles (328 km)

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Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Storm Lake 240.67 miles (387 km)

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