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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Oakland and Des Moines is 68.28 miles (109.89 km).

Flight distance from Oakland, IA to Des Moines, IA is 68.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Oakland to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Oakland, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 76.66 miles (123.37 km) by car.

Driving from Oakland to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Oakland

City located in Iowa, United States

Population 1491
GPS Coordinates 42°34'52"N 93°26'36"W
Latitude 42.5810900
Longitude -93.4432600
Altitude 345
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 Oakland and Des Moines

The distance between Oakland and Des Moines is 123 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 22 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 Oakland and Des Moines. The current time is 05:18:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.24 liters (2.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Oakland and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Oakland to Des Moines is $8.89 (diesel $12.57).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $8.89 $9.73 $10.99 $12.57

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 Oakland 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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