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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Atlantic and Des Moines is 73.95 miles (119.02 km).

Flight distance from Atlantic, IA to Des Moines, IA is 73.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Atlantic to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Atlantic, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 81.65 miles (131.4 km) by car.

Driving from Atlantic to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 20 minutes.

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#1 Atlantic

City in Iowa

Population 6513
GPS Coordinates 41°24'13"N 95°0'50"W
Latitude 41.4036000
Longitude -95.0138800
Altitude 369
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 Atlantic and Des Moines

The distance between Atlantic and Des Moines is 131 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 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 Atlantic and Des Moines. The current time is 07:57:39.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.91 liters (2.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Atlantic and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Atlantic to Des Moines is $9.46 (diesel $13.39).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $9.46 $10.37 $11.71 $13.39

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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