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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Onawa and Des Moines is 131.46 miles (211.57 km).

Flight distance from Onawa, IA to Des Moines, IA is 131.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Onawa, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 163.47 miles (263.08 km) by car.

Driving from Onawa to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 33 minutes.

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#1 Onawa

City in Iowa

Population 2766
GPS Coordinates 42°1'36"N 96°5'50"W
Latitude 42.0266500
Longitude -96.0972400
Altitude 320
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 Onawa and Des Moines

The distance between Onawa and Des Moines is 263 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 55 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 Onawa and Des Moines. The current time is 05:15:31.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.84 liters (5.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Onawa and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Onawa to Des Moines is $18.95 (diesel $26.81).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $18.95 $20.75 $23.44 $26.81

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 Onawa 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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