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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Solon and Des Moines is 110.03 miles (177.08 km).

Flight distance from Solon, IA to Des Moines, IA is 110.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Solon to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Solon, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 122.63 miles (197.36 km) by car.

Driving from Solon to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 Solon

Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population 2771
GPS Coordinates 41°48'26"N 91°29'39"W
Latitude 41.8072300
Longitude -91.4940600
Altitude 244
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 Solon and Des Moines

The distance between Solon and Des Moines is 197 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 11 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 Solon and Des Moines. The current time is 14:09:37.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.38 liters (4.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Solon and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Solon to Des Moines is $14.22 (diesel $20.11).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $14.22 $15.57 $17.59 $20.11

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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