How far is Le Claire, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Le Claire and Des Moines is 168.72 miles (271.53 km).

Flight distance from Le Claire, IA to Des Moines, IA is 168.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Le Claire to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Le Claire, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 175.46 miles (282.38 km) by car.

Driving from Le Claire to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Le Claire

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population 3955
GPS Coordinates 41°35'55"N 90°20'36"W
Latitude 41.5986400
Longitude -90.3434600
Altitude 180
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 Le Claire and Des Moines

The distance between Le Claire and Des Moines is 282 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 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 Le Claire and Des Moines. The current time is 01:54:39.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.44 liters (6.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Le Claire and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Le Claire to Des Moines is $20.34 (diesel $28.78).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $20.34 $22.28 $25.16 $28.78

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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