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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Monroe and West Des Moines is 31.74 miles (51.08 km).

Flight distance from Monroe, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 31.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Monroe, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 35.75 miles (57.54 km) by car.

Driving from Monroe to West Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Monroe

City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States

Population 1905
GPS Coordinates 41°31'20"N 93°6'7"W
Latitude 41.5222100
Longitude -93.1018700
Altitude 282
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 Monroe and West Des Moines

The distance between Monroe and West Des Moines is 58 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 38 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 Monroe and West Des Moines. The current time is 21:20:05.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.78 liters (1.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Monroe and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Monroe to West Des Moines is $4.14 (diesel $5.86).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $4.14 $4.54 $5.13 $5.86

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 April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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