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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Tripoli and Des Moines is 108.35 miles (174.38 km).

Flight distance from Tripoli, IA to Des Moines, IA is 108.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Tripoli to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Tripoli, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 138.6 miles (223.05 km) by car.

Driving from Tripoli to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 23 minutes.

#1 Tripoli

City in Iowa, United States

Population 1375
GPS Coordinates 42°48'29"N 92°15'30"W
Latitude 42.8080400
Longitude -92.2582300
Altitude 314
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 Tripoli and Des Moines

The distance between Tripoli and Des Moines is 223 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 28 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 Tripoli and Des Moines. The current time is 05:16:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.51 liters (4.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Tripoli and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Tripoli to Des Moines is $16.07 (diesel $22.73).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $16.07 $17.6 $19.88 $22.73

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 Tripoli 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 Ames, IA to Tripoli 125.19 miles (201 km)

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Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Tripoli 145.27 miles (234 km)

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Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Tripoli 71.99 miles (116 km)

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Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Tripoli 266.11 miles (428 km)

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Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Tripoli 155.1 miles (250 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Tripoli 157.27 miles (253 km)

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Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Tripoli 100.79 miles (162 km)

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Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Tripoli 240.09 miles (386 km)

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Driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Tripoli 26.35 miles (42 km)

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Driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Tripoli 145.41 miles (234 km)

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