How far is Mason City, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mason City and Des Moines is 109.31 miles (175.91 km).
Flight distance from Mason City, IA to Des Moines, IA is 109.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Mason City to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mason City, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 120.48 miles (193.89 km) by car.
Driving from Mason City to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26931 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°9'13"N 93°12'4"W |
| Latitude | 43.1535700 |
| Longitude | -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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 Mason City and Des Moines
The distance between Mason City and Des Moines is 194 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 09 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 Mason City and Des Moines. The current time is 07:26:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.09 liters (4.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mason City and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mason City to Des Moines is $13.97 (diesel $19.76).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $13.97 | $15.3 | $17.28 | $19.76 |
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 Mason City 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.
