How far is West Des Moines, IA from Sioux City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Des Moines and Sioux City is 151.99 miles (244.61 km).
Flight distance from West Des Moines, IA to Sioux City, IA is 151.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from West Des Moines to Sioux City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Des Moines, Iowa to Sioux City, Iowa is: 193.87 miles (312.01 km) by car.
Driving from West Des Moines to Sioux City will take approximately 02 hours 55 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 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in northwestern Iowa. Sioux City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sioux City Art Center and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
| Population | 82651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'60"N 96°24'1"W |
| Latitude | 42.4999900 |
| Longitude | -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sioux City: (-96.400135,42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Des Moines and Sioux City
The distance between West Des Moines and Sioux City is 312 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 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 Sioux City. The current time is 04:02:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.9 liters (6.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Des Moines and Sioux City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Des Moines to Sioux City is $22.47 (diesel $31.8).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $22.47 | $24.61 | $27.8 | $31.8 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Des Moines and Sioux City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
