How far is Rock Rapids, IA from West Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rock Rapids and West Des Moines is 179.14 miles (288.31 km).

Flight distance from Rock Rapids, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 179.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Rock Rapids to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rock Rapids, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 246.4 miles (396.54 km) by car.

Driving from Rock Rapids to West Des Moines will take approximately 04 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Rock Rapids

City in Iowa

Population 2518
GPS Coordinates 43°25'38"N 96°10'33"W
Latitude 43.4271900
Longitude -96.1758600
Altitude 423
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 Rock Rapids and West Des Moines

The distance between Rock Rapids and West Des Moines is 397 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 24 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 Rock Rapids and West Des Moines. The current time is 14:26:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.91 liters (8.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Rapids and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Rapids to West Des Moines is $28.56 (diesel $40.41).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $28.56 $31.28 $35.34 $40.41

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 Rock Rapids 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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