How far is Oelwein, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Oelwein and Des Moines is 114.19 miles (183.78 km).
Flight distance from Oelwein, IA to Des Moines, IA is 114.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Oelwein to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Oelwein, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 146.92 miles (236.44 km) by car.
Driving from Oelwein to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Oelwein
City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5789 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°40'24"N 91°54'49"W |
| Latitude | 42.6733200 |
| Longitude | -91.9135000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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 Oelwein and Des Moines
The distance between Oelwein and Des Moines is 236 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 37 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 Oelwein and Des Moines. The current time is 17:01:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.62 liters (5.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Oelwein and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Oelwein to Des Moines is $17.03 (diesel $24.1).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $17.03 | $18.65 | $21.07 | $24.1 |
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 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Oelwein 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.
