How far is Alton, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Des Moines is 155.7 miles (250.58 km).
Flight distance from Alton, IA to Des Moines, IA is 155.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Alton to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 221.17 miles (355.94 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Alton
Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1249 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°59'15"N 96°0'38"W |
| Latitude | 42.9874900 |
| Longitude | -96.0105700 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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 Alton and Des Moines
The distance between Alton and Des Moines is 356 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 57 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 Alton and Des Moines. The current time is 01:30:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.54 liters (7.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Des Moines is $25.64 (diesel $36.27).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $25.64 | $28.08 | $31.72 | $36.27 |
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 April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton 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.
