How far is Des Moines, IA from Clinton, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Des Moines and Clinton is 177.18 miles (285.14 km).
Flight distance from Des Moines, IA to Clinton, IA is 177.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Des Moines to Clinton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Des Moines, Iowa to Clinton, Iowa is: 199.79 miles (321.53 km) by car.
Driving from Des Moines to Clinton will take approximately 03 hours 10 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Clinton
Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. As of 2020, there were 24,469 people in the city. As well as DeWitt, Clinton was also named after the sixth governor of the state of New York, DeWitt Clinton.
| Population | 25039 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°50'40"N 90°11'19"W |
| Latitude | 41.8444700 |
| Longitude | -90.1887400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Clinton: 2nd Avenue South (-90.18874,41.844512)
Estimated Travel Time Between Des Moines and Clinton
The distance between Des Moines and Clinton is 322 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 34 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 Des Moines and Clinton. The current time is 17:34:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.69 liters (7.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Moines and Clinton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Moines to Clinton is $23.16 (diesel $32.77).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $23.16 | $25.37 | $28.65 | $32.77 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Des Moines and Clinton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
