How far is Blue Grass, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Blue Grass and Des Moines is 147.13 miles (236.78 km).
Flight distance from Blue Grass, IA to Des Moines, IA is 147.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Blue Grass to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Blue Grass, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 160.25 miles (257.89 km) by car.
Driving from Blue Grass to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Blue Grass
City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa
| Population | 1660 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°30'32"N 90°45'58"W |
| Latitude | 41.5089200 |
| Longitude | -90.7659800 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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 Blue Grass and Des Moines
The distance between Blue Grass and Des Moines is 258 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 51 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 Blue Grass and Des Moines. The current time is 06:31:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.41 liters (5.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Blue Grass and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Blue Grass to Des Moines is $18.58 (diesel $26.28).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $18.58 | $20.35 | $22.98 | $26.28 |
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 Blue Grass 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.
