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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Remsen and West Des Moines is 143.93 miles (231.63 km).

Flight distance from Remsen, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 143.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Remsen to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Remsen, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 195.98 miles (315.39 km) by car.

Driving from Remsen to West Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 20 minutes.

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#1 Remsen

City in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States of America

Population 1607
GPS Coordinates 42°48'53"N 95°58'24"W
Latitude 42.8147100
Longitude -95.9733500
Altitude 405
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 Remsen and West Des Moines

The distance between Remsen and West Des Moines is 315 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Remsen and West Des Moines. The current time is 21:48:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.18 liters (6.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Remsen and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Remsen to West Des Moines is $22.72 (diesel $32.14).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $22.72 $24.88 $28.1 $32.14

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 04, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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