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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sheldon and Des Moines is 158.34 miles (254.82 km).

Flight distance from Sheldon, IA to Des Moines, IA is 158.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Sheldon to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sheldon, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 226.99 miles (365.3 km) by car.

Driving from Sheldon to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 40 minutes.

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#1 Sheldon

City in Iowa, United States

Population 5071
GPS Coordinates 43°10'52"N 95°51'22"W
Latitude 43.1810900
Longitude -95.8561300
Altitude 435
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 Sheldon and Des Moines

The distance between Sheldon and Des Moines is 365 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 03 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 Sheldon and Des Moines. The current time is 15:02:10.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.32 liters (8.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sheldon and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sheldon to Des Moines is $26.31 (diesel $37.23).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $26.31 $28.82 $32.55 $37.23

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 Sheldon 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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