How far is West Des Moines, IA from Clinton, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Des Moines and Clinton is 182.61 miles (293.89 km).
Flight distance from West Des Moines, IA to Clinton, IA is 182.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from West Des Moines to Clinton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Des Moines, Iowa to Clinton, Iowa is: 204.63 miles (329.31 km) by car.
Driving from West Des Moines to Clinton will take approximately 03 hours 15 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 Clinton
Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. As of 2020, there were 24,469 people in the city. As well as DeWitt, Clinton was also named after the sixth governor of the state of New York, DeWitt Clinton.
| Population | 25039 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°50'40"N 90°11'19"W |
| Latitude | 41.8444700 |
| Longitude | -90.1887400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Clinton: 2nd Avenue South (-90.18874,41.844512)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Des Moines and Clinton
The distance between West Des Moines and Clinton is 329 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 39 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 Clinton. The current time is 13:07:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.33 liters (7.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Des Moines and Clinton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Des Moines to Clinton is $23.72 (diesel $33.56).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $23.72 | $25.98 | $29.34 | $33.56 |
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 West Des Moines and Clinton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
