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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gilbert and West Des Moines is 36.74 miles (59.12 km).

Flight distance from Gilbert, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 36.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gilbert, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 47.71 miles (76.78 km) by car.

Driving from Gilbert to West Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 Gilbert

City in Story County, Iowa, United States

Population 1152
GPS Coordinates 42°6'25"N 93°38'59"W
Latitude 42.1069300
Longitude -93.6496600
Altitude 302
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 Gilbert and West Des Moines

The distance between Gilbert and West Des Moines is 77 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 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 Gilbert and West Des Moines. The current time is 04:40:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.37 liters (1.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gilbert and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gilbert to West Des Moines is $5.53 (diesel $7.83).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $5.53 $6.06 $6.84 $7.83

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gilbert 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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