How far is De Soto, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between De Soto and West Des Moines is 15.74 miles (25.34 km).
Flight distance from De Soto, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 15.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from De Soto, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 18.06 miles (29.06 km) by car.
Driving from De Soto to West Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 21 minutes.
#1 De Soto
Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1061 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°31'54"N 94°0'35"W |
| Latitude | 41.5316600 |
| Longitude | -94.0096700 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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 De Soto and West Des Moines
The distance between De Soto and West Des Moines is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 De Soto and West Des Moines. The current time is 06:51:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.41 liters (0.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between De Soto and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from De Soto to West Des Moines is $2.09 (diesel $2.96).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $2.09 | $2.29 | $2.59 | $2.96 |
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 De Soto 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.
