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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Milford and Des Moines is 142.68 miles (229.62 km).

Flight distance from Milford, IA to Des Moines, IA is 142.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Milford to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Milford, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 202.25 miles (325.49 km) by car.

Driving from Milford to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 Milford

City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population 3043
GPS Coordinates 43°19'29"N 95°9'0"W
Latitude 43.3246900
Longitude -95.1500000
Altitude 439
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 Milford and Des Moines

The distance between Milford and Des Moines is 325 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 36 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 Milford and Des Moines. The current time is 06:59:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 44 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 22 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.02 liters (7.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Milford and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Milford to Des Moines is $23.44 (diesel $33.17).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $23.44 $25.68 $29 $33.17

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 Milford 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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