How far is Prairie City, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Prairie City and Des Moines is 19.32 miles (31.09 km).

Flight distance from Prairie City, IA to Des Moines, IA is 19.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Prairie City, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 19.81 miles (31.89 km) by car.

Driving from Prairie City to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 26 minutes.

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#1 Prairie City

City in Jasper County, Iowa

Population 1718
GPS Coordinates 41°35'58"N 93°14'7"W
Latitude 41.5994300
Longitude -93.2352100
Altitude 283
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 Prairie City and Des Moines

The distance between Prairie City and Des Moines is 32 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 Prairie City and Des Moines. The current time is 01:31:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.65 liters (0.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairie City and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairie City to Des Moines is $2.3 (diesel $3.25).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $2.3 $2.52 $2.84 $3.25

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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