How far is Elkader, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elkader and West Des Moines is 147.31 miles (237.08 km).
Flight distance from Elkader, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 147.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Elkader to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elkader, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 188.46 miles (303.3 km) by car.
Driving from Elkader to West Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Elkader
Town
| Population | 1201 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°51'14"N 91°24'20"W |
| Latitude | 42.8538700 |
| Longitude | -91.4054200 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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 Elkader and West Des Moines
The distance between Elkader and West Des Moines is 303 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 22 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 Elkader and West Des Moines. The current time is 05:29:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.17 liters (6.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkader and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkader to West Des Moines is $21.85 (diesel $30.91).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $21.85 | $23.93 | $27.03 | $30.91 |
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 Elkader 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.
