How far is Postville, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Postville and Des Moines is 146.21 miles (235.3 km).
Flight distance from Postville, IA to Des Moines, IA is 146.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Postville to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Postville, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 189 miles (304.17 km) by car.
Driving from Postville to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Postville
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2033 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°5'5"N 91°34'6"W |
| Latitude | 43.0847000 |
| Longitude | -91.5682000 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| 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 Postville and Des Moines
The distance between Postville and Des Moines is 304 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Postville and Des Moines. The current time is 06:28:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.25 liters (6.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Postville and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Postville to Des Moines is $21.91 (diesel $31).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $21.91 | $24 | $27.1 | $31 |
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 Postville 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.
