How far is Marion, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Marion and West Des Moines is 113.34 miles (182.41 km).
Flight distance from Marion, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 113.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Marion to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Marion, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 128.95 miles (207.52 km) by car.
Driving from Marion to West Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in the central part of the state. Marion is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marion Historical Society and the Marion Art Center.
| Population | 40780 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'3"N 91°35'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.0341700 |
| Longitude | -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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 Marion and West Des Moines
The distance between Marion and West Des Moines is 208 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 18 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 Marion and West Des Moines. The current time is 16:30:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.22 liters (4.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Marion and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Marion to West Des Moines is $14.95 (diesel $21.15).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $14.95 | $16.37 | $18.49 | $21.15 |
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The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Marion 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.
