Distance between Des Moines IA and Altoona IA

The distance from Des Moines to Altoona is 9 miles by road including 2 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 11 minutes.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Des Moines 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 6 9 mi, 11 min
Altoona 9 mi 0:11 11 min 0.3 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Des Moines to Altoona?

Fuel cost: 1.2 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 9.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Des Moines to Altoona?

Driving time: 11 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 1 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 8 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Des Moines to Altoona by land?

The distance between Des Moines and Altoona is 9.3 mi by road including 2.5 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Des Moines and Altoona respectively.

Where is Des Moines in relation to Altoona?

Des Moines is located 8 mi south-west of Altoona.

Des Moines has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.59106, longitude -93.60371.

Altoona has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.64416, longitude -93.46466.

Which highway goes from Des Moines to Altoona?

The route from Des Moines to Altoona follows US 6, I 235.

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