How far is West Burlington, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Burlington and Des Moines is 138.27 miles (222.53 km).
Flight distance from West Burlington, IA to Des Moines, IA is 138.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from West Burlington to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Burlington, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 162.84 miles (262.07 km) by car.
Driving from West Burlington to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 39 minutes.
#1 West Burlington
City in Iowa
| Population | 2875 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°49'30"N 91°9'24"W |
| Latitude | 40.8250400 |
| Longitude | -91.1565400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa. It is located in central Iowa. Des Moines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Science Center of Iowa.
| Population | 212312 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°36'2"N 93°36'33"W |
| Latitude | 41.6005400 |
| Longitude | -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Des Moines: East University Avenue (-93.609114,41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Burlington and Des Moines
The distance between West Burlington and Des Moines is 262 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 54 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 West Burlington and Des Moines. The current time is 02:50:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.75 liters (5.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Burlington and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Burlington to Des Moines is $18.88 (diesel $26.71).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $18.88 | $20.67 | $23.35 | $26.71 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Burlington and 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
Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to West Burlington 293.19 miles (472 km)
Driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to West Burlington 169.52 miles (273 km)
