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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rockwell City and Des Moines is 76.05 miles (122.39 km).

Flight distance from Rockwell City, IA to Des Moines, IA is 76.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Rockwell City to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rockwell City, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 111.26 miles (179.06 km) by car.

Driving from Rockwell City to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Rockwell City

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

Population 2082
GPS Coordinates 42°23'43"N 94°38'2"W
Latitude 42.3952600
Longitude -94.6338700
Altitude 375
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 Rockwell City and Des Moines

The distance between Rockwell City and Des Moines is 179 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 59 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 Rockwell City and Des Moines. The current time is 18:05:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.86 liters (3.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockwell City and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockwell City to Des Moines is $12.9 (diesel $18.25).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $12.9 $14.13 $15.96 $18.25

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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