How far is Waukon, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waukon and Des Moines is 158.52 miles (255.11 km).
Flight distance from Waukon, IA to Des Moines, IA is 158.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Waukon to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waukon, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 206.63 miles (332.53 km) by car.
Driving from Waukon to Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Waukon
City in Iowa
| Population | 3600 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°16'10"N 91°28'33"W |
| Latitude | 43.2694200 |
| Longitude | -91.4757000 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Des Moines: East University Avenue (-93.609114,41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time Between Waukon and Des Moines
The distance between Waukon and Des Moines is 333 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 41 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 Waukon and Des Moines. The current time is 01:32:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.6 liters (7.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waukon and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waukon to Des Moines is $23.95 (diesel $33.89).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $23.95 | $26.23 | $29.63 | $33.89 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waukon 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.
