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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fayette and Des Moines is 126.11 miles (202.96 km).

Flight distance from Fayette, IA to Des Moines, IA is 126.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Fayette to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fayette, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 164.2 miles (264.26 km) by car.

Driving from Fayette to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.

Des Moines image
#1 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population 1378
GPS Coordinates 42°50'31"N 91°48'8"W
Latitude 42.8419300
Longitude -91.8021100
Altitude 307
Country United States
Des Moines image
#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 Fayette and Des Moines

The distance between Fayette and Des Moines is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 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 Fayette and Des Moines. The current time is 06:07:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.93 liters (5.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fayette and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fayette to Des Moines is $19.03 (diesel $26.93).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $19.03 $20.85 $23.55 $26.93

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 April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

Des Moines image

Driving distance from Ames, IA to Fayette 150.81 miles (243 km)

Des Moines image

Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Fayette 170.89 miles (275 km)

Des Moines image

Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Fayette 69.75 miles (112 km)

Des Moines image

Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Fayette 291.72 miles (469 km)

Des Moines image

Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Fayette 151.2 miles (243 km)

Des Moines image

Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Fayette 177.19 miles (285 km)

Des Moines image

Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Fayette 98.55 miles (159 km)

Des Moines image

Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Fayette 265.71 miles (428 km)

Des Moines image

Driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Fayette 51.96 miles (84 km)

Des Moines image

Driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Fayette 171.02 miles (275 km)

Gas Cost Calculator