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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Grinnell and West Des Moines is 52.32 miles (84.2 km).

Flight distance from Grinnell, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 52.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Grinnell, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 60.45 miles (97.29 km) by car.

Driving from Grinnell to West Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 02 minutes.

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#1 Grinnell

City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

Population 9096
GPS Coordinates 41°44'35"N 92°43'21"W
Latitude 41.7430500
Longitude -92.7224100
Altitude 309
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 Grinnell and West Des Moines

The distance between Grinnell and West Des Moines is 97 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 04 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 Grinnell and West Des Moines. The current time is 03:48:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.07 liters (2.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grinnell and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grinnell to West Des Moines is $7.01 (diesel $9.91).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $7.01 $7.67 $8.67 $9.91

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 November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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