How far is Glidden, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Glidden and Des Moines is 65.71 miles (105.75 km).
Flight distance from Glidden, IA to Des Moines, IA is 65.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Glidden to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Glidden, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 91.54 miles (147.32 km) by car.
Driving from Glidden to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Glidden
City in Carroll County, Iowa
| Population | 1090 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°3'25"N 94°43'44"W |
| Latitude | 42.0569300 |
| Longitude | -94.7288700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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 Glidden and Des Moines
The distance between Glidden and Des Moines is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 38 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 Glidden and Des Moines. The current time is 07:57:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.23 liters (3.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Glidden and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Glidden to Des Moines is $10.61 (diesel $15.01).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $10.61 | $11.62 | $13.13 | $15.01 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Glidden 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.
