How far is Rock Rapids, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rock Rapids and Des Moines is 181.69 miles (292.4 km).

Flight distance from Rock Rapids, IA to Des Moines, IA is 181.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Rock Rapids to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rock Rapids, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 257.8 miles (414.88 km) by car.

Driving from Rock Rapids to Des Moines will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Rock Rapids

City in Iowa

Population 2518
GPS Coordinates 43°25'38"N 96°10'33"W
Latitude 43.4271900
Longitude -96.1758600
Altitude 423
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 Rock Rapids and Des Moines

The distance between Rock Rapids and Des Moines is 415 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 36 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 Rock Rapids and Des Moines. The current time is 12:14:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.44 liters (9.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Rapids and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Rapids to Des Moines is $29.88 (diesel $42.28).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $29.88 $32.73 $36.97 $42.28

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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