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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Tripoli and West Des Moines is 112.98 miles (181.82 km).

Flight distance from Tripoli, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 112.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Tripoli to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Tripoli, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 145.41 miles (234.02 km) by car.

Driving from Tripoli to West Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 31 minutes.

#1 Tripoli

City in Iowa, United States

Population 1375
GPS Coordinates 42°48'29"N 92°15'30"W
Latitude 42.8080400
Longitude -92.2582300
Altitude 314
Country United States
West Des Moines image
#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 Tripoli and West Des Moines

The distance between Tripoli and West Des Moines is 234 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 36 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 Tripoli and West Des Moines. The current time is 22:18:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.42 liters (5.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Tripoli and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Tripoli to West Des Moines is $16.86 (diesel $23.85).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $16.86 $18.46 $20.85 $23.85

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 November 11, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Ames, IA to Tripoli 125.19 miles (201 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Tripoli 145.27 miles (234 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Tripoli 71.99 miles (116 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Tripoli 266.11 miles (428 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Tripoli 155.1 miles (250 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Tripoli 138.6 miles (223 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Tripoli 157.27 miles (253 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Tripoli 100.79 miles (162 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Tripoli 240.09 miles (386 km)

West Des Moines image

Driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Tripoli 26.35 miles (42 km)

Gas Cost Calculator