How far is Rockwell City, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rockwell City and West Des Moines is 73.75 miles (118.69 km).
Flight distance from Rockwell City, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 73.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Rockwell City to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rockwell City, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 101.66 miles (163.61 km) by car.
Driving from Rockwell City to West Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Rockwell City
City in and county seat of Calhoun County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2082 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°23'43"N 94°38'2"W |
| Latitude | 42.3952600 |
| Longitude | -94.6338700 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| 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 Rockwell City and West Des Moines
The distance between Rockwell City and West Des Moines is 164 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 49 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 Rockwell City and West Des Moines. The current time is 04:28:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.58 liters (3.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockwell City and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockwell City to West Des Moines is $11.78 (diesel $16.67).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $11.78 | $12.91 | $14.58 | $16.67 |
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 Rockwell City 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.
