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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sac City and Des Moines is 90.81 miles (146.14 km).

Flight distance from Sac City, IA to Des Moines, IA is 90.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Sac City to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sac City, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 134.1 miles (215.82 km) by car.

Driving from Sac City to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Sac City

City in Iowa

Population 2068
GPS Coordinates 42°25'20"N 94°59'23"W
Latitude 42.4222000
Longitude -94.9897100
Altitude 371
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 Sac City and Des Moines

The distance between Sac City and Des Moines is 216 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 23 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 Sac City and Des Moines. The current time is 05:09:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.91 liters (4.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sac City and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sac City to Des Moines is $15.54 (diesel $21.99).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $15.54 $17.03 $19.23 $21.99

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 May 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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