How far is Polk City, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polk City and Des Moines is 12.96 miles (20.86 km).
Flight distance from Polk City, IA to Des Moines, IA is 12.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polk City, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 15.6 miles (25.11 km) by car.
Driving from Polk City to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Polk City
American city in Iowa
| Population | 4961 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°46'17"N 93°42'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.7713800 |
| Longitude | -93.7130000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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 Polk City and Des Moines
The distance between Polk City and Des Moines is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 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 Polk City and Des Moines. The current time is 10:42:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.08 liters (0.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polk City and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polk City to Des Moines is $1.81 (diesel $2.56).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $1.81 | $1.98 | $2.24 | $2.56 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polk City 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.
