How far is West Des Moines, IA from Waukee, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Des Moines and Waukee is 9.3 miles (14.96 km).
Flight distance from West Des Moines, IA to Waukee, IA is 9.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Des Moines, Iowa to Waukee, Iowa is: 13.93 miles (22.41 km) by car.
Driving from West Des Moines to Waukee will take approximately 00 hours 19 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 Waukee
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 26166 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°36'42"N 93°53'7"W |
| Latitude | 41.6116600 |
| Longitude | -93.8852300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waukee: Ashworth Drive (-93.885151,41.611761)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Des Moines and Waukee
The distance between West Des Moines and Waukee is 22 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 14 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 Waukee. The current time is 04:05:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.86 liters (0.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Des Moines and Waukee.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Des Moines to Waukee is $1.61 (diesel $2.28).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $1.61 | $1.77 | $2 | $2.28 |
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 Waukee (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
