How far is Sanborn, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sanborn and Des Moines is 151.12 miles (243.2 km).

Flight distance from Sanborn, IA to Des Moines, IA is 151.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Sanborn to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sanborn, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 216.31 miles (348.11 km) by car.

Driving from Sanborn to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 31 minutes.

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#1 Sanborn

City in Iowa

Population 1390
GPS Coordinates 43°10'54"N 95°39'20"W
Latitude 43.1816400
Longitude -95.6555700
Altitude 473
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 Sanborn and Des Moines

The distance between Sanborn and Des Moines is 348 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 52 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 Sanborn and Des Moines. The current time is 07:40:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.89 liters (7.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanborn and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanborn to Des Moines is $25.07 (diesel $35.48).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $25.07 $27.46 $31.02 $35.48

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 10, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Sanborn 354.74 miles (571 km)

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Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Sanborn 69.13 miles (111 km)

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