How far is Altoona, IA from West Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Altoona and West Des Moines is 13.56 miles (21.82 km).

Flight distance from Altoona, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 13.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Altoona, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 20.02 miles (32.22 km) by car.

Driving from Altoona to West Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Altoona

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States

Population 19503
GPS Coordinates 41°38'39"N 93°27'53"W
Latitude 41.6441600
Longitude -93.4646600
Altitude 291
Country United States
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#2 West Des Moines

The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. West Des Moines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Adventureland Park.

Population 69057
GPS Coordinates 41°34'38"N 93°42'41"W
Latitude 41.5772100
Longitude -93.7113300
Altitude 252
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Altoona and West Des Moines

The distance between Altoona and West Des Moines is 32 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 Altoona and West Des Moines. The current time is 06:45:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.67 liters (0.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Altoona and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Altoona to West Des Moines is $2.32 (diesel $3.28).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $2.32 $2.54 $2.87 $3.28

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Altoona and West 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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