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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Tama and Des Moines is 58.89 miles (94.78 km).

Flight distance from Tama, IA to Des Moines, IA is 58.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Tama to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Tama, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 68.9 miles (110.89 km) by car.

Driving from Tama to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Tama

City in Tokyo, Japan

Population 2723
GPS Coordinates 41°57'60"N 92°34'37"W
Latitude 41.9666600
Longitude -92.5768600
Altitude 257
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 Tama and Des Moines

The distance between Tama and Des Moines is 111 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 13 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 Tama and Des Moines. The current time is 02:21:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.2 liters (2.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Tama and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Tama to Des Moines is $7.99 (diesel $11.3).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $7.99 $8.75 $9.88 $11.3

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 Tama 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 Cedar Rapids, IA to Tama 53.04 miles (85 km)

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Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Tama 196.42 miles (316 km)

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Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Tama 125.86 miles (203 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Tama 78.12 miles (126 km)

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Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Tama 71.55 miles (115 km)

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Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Tama 230.7 miles (371 km)

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Driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Tama 45.44 miles (73 km)

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Driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Tama 75.1 miles (121 km)

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