Distance between Des Moines IA and Grinnell IA

The distance from Des Moines to Grinnell is 53 miles by road including 49 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 49 minutes and goes through Altoona and Newton.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Des Moines 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 235 I 80 9 mi, 09 min
Altoona 9 mi 0:09 09 min 0.2 gal
I 80 24 mi, 21 min
Newton 34 mi 0:30 30 min 1.1 gal
I 80 20 mi, 18 min
Grinnell 53 mi 0:49 49 min 1.7 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 6.9 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 53.4 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 Grinnell?

Driving time: 49 min

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

  • 37 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 33 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 6 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 1 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 5 min

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

How far is Des Moines to Grinnell by land?

The distance between Des Moines and Grinnell is 53.4 mi by road including 49.1 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 Grinnell respectively.

How far is Des Moines to Grinnell by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Des Moines and Grinnell is 46.6 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Des Moines and Grinnell respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Des Moines from Grinnell by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 20 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Des Moines to Grinnell?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 18 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 21 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Des Moines and Grinnell?

The halfway point between Des Moines and Grinnell is Newton. It is located about 7 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Newton to Des Moines is 34 mi and driving will take about 30 min. The road between Newton and Grinnell has length 20 mi and will take approximately 19 min.

Where is Des Moines in relation to Grinnell?

Des Moines is located 47 mi west of Grinnell.

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

Grinnell has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.74306, longitude -92.72242.

Which highway goes from Des Moines to Grinnell?

The route from Des Moines to Grinnell follows I 80, US 6.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • IA 146: 3 mi
  • I 235: 3 mi
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