How far is West Des Moines, IA from Urbandale, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Des Moines and Urbandale is 3.42 miles (5.5 km).

Flight distance from West Des Moines, IA to Urbandale, IA is 3.42 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Des Moines, Iowa to Urbandale, Iowa is: 3.89 miles (6.26 km) by car.

Driving from West Des Moines to Urbandale will take approximately 00 hours 11 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 Urbandale

A city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Urbandale is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Urbandale Historical Society and the Urbandale Heritage Center.

Population 44650
GPS Coordinates 41°37'36"N 93°42'44"W
Latitude 41.6266600
Longitude -93.7121700
Altitude 288
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between West Des Moines and Urbandale

The distance between West Des Moines and Urbandale is 6 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 04 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 Urbandale. The current time is 05:01:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.52 liters (0.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Des Moines and Urbandale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Des Moines to Urbandale is $0.45 (diesel $0.64).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $0.45 $0.49 $0.56 $0.64

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Des Moines and Urbandale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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