How far is State Center, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between State Center and Des Moines is 36.79 miles (59.2 km).

Flight distance from State Center, IA to Des Moines, IA is 36.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from State Center, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 46.65 miles (75.07 km) by car.

Driving from State Center to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 State Center

City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

Population 1432
GPS Coordinates 42°0'60"N 93°9'49"W
Latitude 42.0166500
Longitude -93.1635400
Altitude 326
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 State Center and Des Moines

The distance between State Center and Des Moines is 75 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 50 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 State Center and Des Moines. The current time is 22:26:45.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.23 liters (1.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between State Center and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from State Center to Des Moines is $5.41 (diesel $7.65).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $5.41 $5.92 $6.69 $7.65

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 State Center 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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