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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chariton and West Des Moines is 44.23 miles (71.18 km).

Flight distance from Chariton, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 44.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chariton, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 58.15 miles (93.59 km) by car.

Driving from Chariton to West Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Chariton

City in Lucas County, Iowa

Population 4103
GPS Coordinates 41°0'50"N 93°18'24"W
Latitude 41.0138900
Longitude -93.3066000
Altitude 313
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 Chariton and West Des Moines

The distance between Chariton and West Des Moines is 94 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 02 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 Chariton and West Des Moines. The current time is 04:54:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.77 liters (2.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chariton and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chariton to West Des Moines is $6.74 (diesel $9.54).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $6.74 $7.38 $8.34 $9.54

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 Chariton 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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