How far is Mediapolis, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mediapolis and West Des Moines is 137.95 miles (222.02 km).
Flight distance from Mediapolis, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 137.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Mediapolis to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mediapolis, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 163.9 miles (263.77 km) by car.
Driving from Mediapolis to West Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Mediapolis
City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1514 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°0'29"N 91°9'51"W |
| Latitude | 41.0080900 |
| Longitude | -91.1640400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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 Mediapolis and West Des Moines
The distance between Mediapolis and West Des Moines is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 55 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 Mediapolis and West Des Moines. The current time is 19:30:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.89 liters (5.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mediapolis and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mediapolis to West Des Moines is $19 (diesel $26.88).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $19 | $20.81 | $23.5 | $26.88 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mediapolis 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.
