How far is Mediapolis, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Mediapolis and Des Moines is 133.34 miles (214.59 km).

Flight distance from Mediapolis, IA to Des Moines, IA is 133.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Mediapolis to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Mediapolis, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 157.22 miles (253.02 km) by car.

Driving from Mediapolis to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 38 minutes.

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#1 Mediapolis

City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States

Population 1514
GPS Coordinates 41°0'29"N 91°9'51"W
Latitude 41.0080900
Longitude -91.1640400
Altitude 235
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 Mediapolis and Des Moines

The distance between Mediapolis and Des Moines is 253 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Mediapolis and Des Moines. The current time is 23:42:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21 liters (5.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mediapolis and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mediapolis to Des Moines is $18.22 (diesel $25.79).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $18.22 $19.96 $22.55 $25.79

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mediapolis 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.

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