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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Colfax and Des Moines is 19.53 miles (31.44 km).

Flight distance from Colfax, IA to Des Moines, IA is 19.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Colfax, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 23.93 miles (38.52 km) by car.

Driving from Colfax to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Colfax

City in Jasper County, Iowa

Population 2050
GPS Coordinates 41°40'40"N 93°14'43"W
Latitude 41.6777700
Longitude -93.2452000
Altitude 244
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 Colfax and Des Moines

The distance between Colfax and Des Moines is 39 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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 Colfax and Des Moines. The current time is 10:21:31.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.2 liters (0.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colfax and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colfax to Des Moines is $2.77 (diesel $3.93).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $2.77 $3.04 $3.43 $3.93

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 May 10, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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