How far is West Des Moines, IA from Waterloo, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Des Moines and Waterloo is 94.51 miles (152.1 km).
Flight distance from West Des Moines, IA to Waterloo, IA is 94.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from West Des Moines to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Des Moines, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 133.42 miles (214.72 km) by car.
Driving from West Des Moines to Waterloo will take approximately 02 hours 06 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 Waterloo
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
| Population | 67292 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.4927600 |
| Longitude | -92.3429600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waterloo: West 4th Street (-92.342752,42.492625)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Des Moines and Waterloo
The distance between West Des Moines and Waterloo is 215 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 23 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 Waterloo. The current time is 03:58:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.82 liters (4.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Des Moines and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Des Moines to Waterloo is $15.47 (diesel $21.88).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $15.47 | $16.94 | $19.13 | $21.88 |
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 Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
