How far is Washington, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Washington and West Des Moines is 83.96 miles (135.12 km).
Flight distance from Washington, IA to West Des Moines, IA is 83.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Washington to West Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Washington, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa is: 97.4 miles (156.76 km) by car.
Driving from Washington to West Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Washington
City in Franklin County, Missouri
| Population | 7206 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°44'52"N 93°16'17"W |
| Latitude | 42.7477500 |
| Longitude | -93.2713100 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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 Washington and West Des Moines
The distance between Washington and West Des Moines is 157 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 44 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 Washington and West Des Moines. The current time is 17:45:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.01 liters (3.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Washington and West Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Washington to West Des Moines is $11.29 (diesel $15.98).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $11.29 | $12.37 | $13.97 | $15.98 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Washington 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.
