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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Carroll and Des Moines is 72.29 miles (116.34 km).

Flight distance from Carroll, IA to Des Moines, IA is 72.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Carroll to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Carroll, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 98.16 miles (157.98 km) by car.

Driving from Carroll to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 39 minutes.

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#1 Carroll

City in Carroll County, Iowa, United States

Population 9694
GPS Coordinates 42°3'57"N 94°52'1"W
Latitude 42.0658200
Longitude -94.8669300
Altitude 387
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 Carroll and Des Moines

The distance between Carroll and Des Moines is 158 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 45 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 Carroll and Des Moines. The current time is 22:12:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.11 liters (3.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carroll and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carroll to Des Moines is $11.38 (diesel $16.1).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $11.38 $12.46 $14.08 $16.1

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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