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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sidney and West Des Moines is 115.85 miles (186.45 km).

Flight distance from Sidney, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 115.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Sidney to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sidney, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 164.64 miles (264.97 km) by car.

Driving from Sidney to West Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Sidney

City in Iowa, United States

Population 1016
GPS Coordinates 40°44'54"N 95°38'51"W
Latitude 40.7483300
Longitude -95.6475000
Altitude 356
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 Sidney and West Des Moines

The distance between Sidney and West Des Moines is 265 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 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 Sidney and West Des Moines. The current time is 05:46:46.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.99 liters (5.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sidney and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sidney to West Des Moines is $19.09 (diesel $27).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $19.09 $20.9 $23.61 $27

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 Sidney 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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