How far is Washington, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Washington and Des Moines is 81.13 miles (130.57 km).
Flight distance from Washington, IA to Des Moines, IA is 81.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Washington to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Washington, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 90.59 miles (145.78 km) by car.
Driving from Washington to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Washington
City in Franklin County, Missouri
| Population | 7206 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°44'52"N 93°16'17"W |
| Latitude | 42.7477500 |
| Longitude | -93.2713100 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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 Washington and Des Moines
The distance between Washington and Des Moines is 146 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 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 Washington and Des Moines. The current time is 03:25:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.1 liters (3.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Washington and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Washington to Des Moines is $10.5 (diesel $14.86).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $10.5 | $11.5 | $12.99 | $14.86 |
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 November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Washington 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.
