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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ottumwa and Des Moines is 73.98 miles (119.06 km).

Flight distance from Ottumwa, IA to Des Moines, IA is 73.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Ottumwa to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ottumwa, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 86.84 miles (139.76 km) by car.

Driving from Ottumwa to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Ottumwa

City in Iowa

Population 24375
GPS Coordinates 41°1'12"N 92°24'41"W
Latitude 41.0200100
Longitude -92.4113000
Altitude 205
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 Ottumwa and Des Moines

The distance between Ottumwa and Des Moines is 140 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 33 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 Ottumwa and Des Moines. The current time is 07:53:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.6 liters (3.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ottumwa and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ottumwa to Des Moines is $10.07 (diesel $14.24).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $10.07 $11.03 $12.45 $14.24

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ottumwa 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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