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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Eldora and Des Moines is 58.69 miles (94.45 km).

Flight distance from Eldora, IA to Des Moines, IA is 58.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Eldora to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Eldora, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 73.13 miles (117.69 km) by car.

Driving from Eldora to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Eldora

City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Population 2571
GPS Coordinates 42°21'39"N 93°5'59"W
Latitude 42.3608200
Longitude -93.0996500
Altitude 331
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 Eldora and Des Moines

The distance between Eldora and Des Moines is 118 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 18 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 Eldora and Des Moines. The current time is 05:59:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.77 liters (2.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Eldora and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Eldora to Des Moines is $8.48 (diesel $11.99).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $8.48 $9.28 $10.49 $11.99

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 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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