How far is West Des Moines, IA from Dubuque, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Des Moines and Dubuque is 168.85 miles (271.73 km).
Flight distance from West Des Moines, IA to Dubuque, IA is 168.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from West Des Moines to Dubuque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Des Moines, Iowa to Dubuque, Iowa is: 207.35 miles (333.7 km) by car.
Driving from West Des Moines to Dubuque will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Dubuque
The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa. It is located on the Mississippi River in northeastern Iowa. Dubuque is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Dubuque Museum of Art and the Dubuque Historical Society.
| Population | 57781 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°30'2"N 90°39'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.5005600 |
| Longitude | -90.6645700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Dubuque: Central Avenue (-90.664595,42.500561)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Des Moines and Dubuque
The distance between West Des Moines and Dubuque is 334 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 42 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 West Des Moines and Dubuque. The current time is 11:36:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.7 liters (7.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Des Moines and Dubuque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Des Moines to Dubuque is $24.04 (diesel $34.01).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $24.04 | $26.33 | $29.74 | $34.01 |
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 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Des Moines and Dubuque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
