How far is Mount Vernon, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mount Vernon and Des Moines is 115.14 miles (185.31 km).
Flight distance from Mount Vernon, IA to Des Moines, IA is 115.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Mount Vernon to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 129.02 miles (207.64 km) by car.
Driving from Mount Vernon to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Linn County, Iowa
| Population | 4528 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°55'19"N 91°25'1"W |
| Latitude | 41.9219500 |
| Longitude | -91.4168400 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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 Mount Vernon and Des Moines
The distance between Mount Vernon and Des Moines is 208 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 18 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 Mount Vernon and Des Moines. The current time is 15:41:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.23 liters (4.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mount Vernon and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mount Vernon to Des Moines is $14.96 (diesel $21.16).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $14.96 | $16.38 | $18.5 | $21.16 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mount Vernon 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.
