How far is University Heights, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between University Heights and Des Moines is 106.06 miles (170.68 km).

Flight distance from University Heights, IA to Des Moines, IA is 106.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from University Heights to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from University Heights, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 112.93 miles (181.74 km) by car.

Driving from University Heights to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 University Heights

Town in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population 1025
GPS Coordinates 41°39'18"N 91°33'25"W
Latitude 41.6550200
Longitude -91.5568400
Altitude 233
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 University Heights and Des Moines

The distance between University Heights and Des Moines is 182 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 University Heights and Des Moines. The current time is 08:16:40.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.08 liters (3.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between University Heights and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from University Heights to Des Moines is $13.09 (diesel $18.52).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $13.09 $14.34 $16.19 $18.52

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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