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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Washington and West Des Moines is 83.96 miles (135.12 km).

Flight distance from Washington, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 83.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Washington to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Washington, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 97.4 miles (156.76 km) by car.

Driving from Washington to West Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Washington

City in Franklin County, Missouri

Population 7206
GPS Coordinates 42°44'52"N 93°16'17"W
Latitude 42.7477500
Longitude -93.2713100
Altitude 367
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 Washington and West Des Moines

The distance between Washington and West Des Moines is 157 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 44 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 Washington and West Des Moines. The current time is 03:56:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.01 liters (3.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Washington and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Washington to West Des Moines is $11.29 (diesel $15.98).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $11.29 $12.37 $13.97 $15.98

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 Washington 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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