How far is Urbandale, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Urbandale and West Des Moines is 3.42 miles (5.5 km).
Flight distance from Urbandale, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 3.42 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Urbandale, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 3.89 miles (6.26 km) by car.
Driving from Urbandale to West Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Urbandale is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Urbandale Historical Society and the Urbandale Heritage Center.
| Population | 44650 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°37'36"N 93°42'44"W |
| Latitude | 41.6266600 |
| Longitude | -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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 Urbandale and West Des Moines
The distance between Urbandale and West Des Moines is 6 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 04 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 Urbandale and West Des Moines. The current time is 11:19:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.52 liters (0.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Urbandale and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Urbandale to West Des Moines is $0.45 (diesel $0.64).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $0.45 | $0.49 | $0.56 | $0.64 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Urbandale 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.
