How far is West Des Moines, IA from Mason City, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Des Moines and Mason City is 111.99 miles (180.23 km).

Flight distance from West Des Moines, IA to Mason City, IA is 111.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from West Des Moines to Mason City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Des Moines, Iowa to Mason City, Iowa is: 126.64 miles (203.81 km) by car.

Driving from West Des Moines to Mason City will take approximately 01 hours 59 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Mason City

City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Population 26931
GPS Coordinates 43°9'13"N 93°12'4"W
Latitude 43.1535700
Longitude -93.2010400
Altitude 344
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between West Des Moines and Mason City

The distance between West Des Moines and Mason City is 204 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 15 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 Mason City. The current time is 02:36:22.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.92 liters (4.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Des Moines and Mason City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Des Moines to Mason City is $14.68 (diesel $20.77).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $14.68 $16.08 $18.16 $20.77

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Des Moines and Mason City (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

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