How far is West Union, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Union and West Des Moines is 136.49 miles (219.66 km).
Flight distance from West Union, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 136.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from West Union to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Union, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 178.58 miles (287.4 km) by car.
Driving from West Union to West Des Moines will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.
#1 West Union
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2270 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°57'46"N 91°48'30"W |
| Latitude | 42.9627600 |
| Longitude | -91.8082200 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in West Des Moines: Vine Street (-93.71133,41.577301)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Union and West Des Moines
The distance between West Union and West Des Moines is 287 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 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 Union and West Des Moines. The current time is 07:28:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.85 liters (6.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Union and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Union to West Des Moines is $20.7 (diesel $29.29).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $20.7 | $22.67 | $25.61 | $29.29 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Union 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.
