How far is Ackley, IA from West Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ackley and West Des Moines is 75.47 miles (121.46 km).

Flight distance from Ackley, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 75.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Ackley to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ackley, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 103.37 miles (166.36 km) by car.

Driving from Ackley to West Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 40 minutes.

West Des Moines image
#1 Ackley

City in Iowa, America

Population 1485
GPS Coordinates 42°33'15"N 93°3'12"W
Latitude 42.5541500
Longitude -93.0532600
Altitude 333
Country United States
West Des Moines image
#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Ackley and West Des Moines

The distance between Ackley and West Des Moines is 166 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 50 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 Ackley and West Des Moines. The current time is 01:10:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.81 liters (3.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ackley and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ackley to West Des Moines is $11.98 (diesel $16.95).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $11.98 $13.12 $14.82 $16.95

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 October 08, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ackley 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.

Distance to Other Cities

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Ames, IA to Ackley 67.12 miles (108 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Ackley 87.2 miles (140 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Ackley 95.78 miles (154 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Ackley 224.03 miles (361 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Ackley 178.89 miles (288 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Ackley 96.56 miles (155 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Ackley 109.78 miles (177 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Ackley 124.57 miles (200 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Ackley 182.01 miles (293 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Ackley 45.78 miles (74 km)

Gas Cost Calculator