How far is Mechanicsville, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mechanicsville and Des Moines is 123.16 miles (198.21 km).
Flight distance from Mechanicsville, IA to Des Moines, IA is 123.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Mechanicsville to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mechanicsville, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 137.84 miles (221.83 km) by car.
Driving from Mechanicsville to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Mechanicsville
Human settlement in Cedar County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1116 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°54'16"N 91°15'17"W |
| Latitude | 41.9044600 |
| Longitude | -91.2546100 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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 Mechanicsville and Des Moines
The distance between Mechanicsville and Des Moines is 222 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 27 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 Mechanicsville and Des Moines. The current time is 13:03:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.41 liters (4.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mechanicsville and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mechanicsville to Des Moines is $15.98 (diesel $22.61).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $15.98 | $17.5 | $19.77 | $22.61 |
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 May 06, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mechanicsville 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.
