How far is Creston, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Creston and West Des Moines is 49.21 miles (79.2 km).
Flight distance from Creston, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 49.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Creston to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Creston, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 72.33 miles (116.4 km) by car.
Driving from Creston to West Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Creston
City in Iowa
| Population | 7660 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°3'31"N 94°21'41"W |
| Latitude | 41.0586000 |
| Longitude | -94.3613500 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in West Des Moines: Vine Street (-93.71133,41.577301)
Estimated Travel Time Between Creston and West Des Moines
The distance between Creston and West Des Moines is 116 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 17 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 Creston and West Des Moines. The current time is 23:33:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.66 liters (2.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Creston and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Creston to West Des Moines is $8.38 (diesel $11.86).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $8.38 | $9.18 | $10.37 | $11.86 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Creston 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.
