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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Creston and Des Moines is 54.09 miles (87.04 km).

Flight distance from Creston, IA to Des Moines, IA is 54.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Creston, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 80.13 miles (128.95 km) by car.

Driving from Creston to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 23 minutes.

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#1 Creston

City in Iowa

Population 7660
GPS Coordinates 41°3'31"N 94°21'41"W
Latitude 41.0586000
Longitude -94.3613500
Altitude 400
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 Creston and Des Moines

The distance between Creston and Des Moines is 129 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 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 Creston and Des Moines. The current time is 01:47:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.7 liters (2.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Creston and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Creston to Des Moines is $9.29 (diesel $13.14).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $9.29 $10.17 $11.49 $13.14

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 October 08, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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