How far is Fort Madison, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Madison and Des Moines is 136.95 miles (220.4 km).
Flight distance from Fort Madison, IA to Des Moines, IA is 136.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Fort Madison to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Madison, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 174.63 miles (281.04 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Madison to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Fort Madison
City and county seat in Lee County, Iowa
| Population | 10263 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°37'47"N 91°18'55"W |
| Latitude | 40.6297600 |
| Longitude | -91.3151500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Des Moines: East University Avenue (-93.609114,41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Madison and Des Moines
The distance between Fort Madison and Des Moines is 281 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 07 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 Fort Madison and Des Moines. The current time is 21:18:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.33 liters (6.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Madison and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Madison to Des Moines is $20.24 (diesel $28.64).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $20.24 | $22.17 | $25.04 | $28.64 |
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 Fort Madison 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.
