How far is Red Oak, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Red Oak and Des Moines is 93.3 miles (150.15 km).

Flight distance from Red Oak, IA to Des Moines, IA is 93.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Red Oak to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Red Oak, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 120.45 miles (193.85 km) by car.

Driving from Red Oak to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 04 minutes.

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#1 Red Oak

City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

Population 5271
GPS Coordinates 41°0'35"N 95°13'32"W
Latitude 41.0097200
Longitude -95.2255500
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 Red Oak and Des Moines

The distance between Red Oak and Des Moines is 194 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 09 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 Red Oak and Des Moines. The current time is 20:59:40.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.09 liters (4.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Red Oak and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Red Oak to Des Moines is $13.96 (diesel $19.76).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $13.96 $15.29 $17.27 $19.76

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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