How far is West Des Moines, IA from Bettendorf, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Des Moines and Bettendorf is 165.27 miles (265.97 km).
Flight distance from West Des Moines, IA to Bettendorf, IA is 165.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from West Des Moines to Bettendorf with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Des Moines, Iowa to Bettendorf, Iowa is: 176.6 miles (284.21 km) by car.
Driving from West Des Moines to Bettendorf will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36665 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°31'28"N 90°30'56"W |
| Latitude | 41.5244800 |
| Longitude | -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bettendorf: Gilbert Street (-90.515723,41.524401)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Des Moines and Bettendorf
The distance between West Des Moines and Bettendorf is 284 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 09 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 Des Moines and Bettendorf. The current time is 00:30:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.59 liters (6.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Des Moines and Bettendorf.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Des Moines to Bettendorf is $20.47 (diesel $28.96).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $20.47 | $22.42 | $25.33 | $28.96 |
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 Des Moines and Bettendorf (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
