How far is Le Claire, IA from West Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Le Claire and West Des Moines is 174.04 miles (280.09 km).

Flight distance from Le Claire, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 174.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Le Claire to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Le Claire, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 182.28 miles (293.35 km) by car.

Driving from Le Claire to West Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.

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#1 Le Claire

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population 3955
GPS Coordinates 41°35'55"N 90°20'36"W
Latitude 41.5986400
Longitude -90.3434600
Altitude 180
Country United States
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#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 Le Claire and West Des Moines

The distance between Le Claire and West Des Moines is 293 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Le Claire and West Des Moines. The current time is 17:49:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.35 liters (6.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Le Claire and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Le Claire to West Des Moines is $21.13 (diesel $29.9).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $21.13 $23.14 $26.14 $29.9

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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