How far is Rock Valley, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Valley and Des Moines is 176.26 miles (283.66 km).
Flight distance from Rock Valley, IA to Des Moines, IA is 176.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Rock Valley to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Valley, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 250.66 miles (403.4 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Valley to Des Moines will take approximately 04 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Rock Valley
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3901 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°12'19"N 96°17'42"W |
| Latitude | 43.2052600 |
| Longitude | -96.2950300 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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 Rock Valley and Des Moines
The distance between Rock Valley and Des Moines is 403 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 28 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 Valley and Des Moines. The current time is 11:10:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.48 liters (8.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Valley and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Valley to Des Moines is $29.06 (diesel $41.11).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $29.06 | $31.82 | $35.95 | $41.11 |
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 Rock Valley 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.
