Distance between Dubuque IA and West Des Moines IA

The distance from Dubuque to West Des Moines is 209 miles by road including 145 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 22 minutes and goes through Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Anamosa, Marion, North Liberty, Coralville and Newton.

Shortest distance by air 171 mi ✈️
Car route length 209.4 mi 🚗
Driving time 3 h 22 min
Fuel amount 7.1 gal
Fuel cost 27.2 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Dubuque 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 61 US 151 46 mi, 48 min
Anamosa 46 mi 0:48 48 min 1.5 gal
US 151 16 mi, 16 min
Marion 62 mi 1:05 1 h 05 min 2.0 gal
US 151 16 mi, 15 min
Cedar Rapids 77 mi 1:21 1 h 21 min 2.5 gal
US 30 I 380 13 mi, 11 min
Coralville 90 mi 1:32 1 h 32 min 2.9 gal
I 380 I 80 76 mi, 1 h 07 min
Newton 167 mi 2:40 2 h 40 min 5.6 gal
I 80 24 mi, 20 min
Altoona 190 mi 3:01 3 h 01 min 6.4 gal
I 80 4 mi, 04 min
Ankeny 194 mi 3:05 3 h 05 min 6.6 gal
I 80 I 235 6 mi, 06 min
Des Moines 200 mi 3:11 3 h 11 min 6.6 gal
I 235 9 mi, 10 min
West Des Moines 209 mi 3:22 3 h 22 min 7.0 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Dubuque 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 61 US 151 18 mi, 19 min
Fillmore 18 mi 0:19 19 min 0.5 gal
US 151 29 mi, 29 min
Anamosa 46 mi 0:48 48 min 1.5 gal
US 151 9 mi, 10 min
Springville 55 mi 0:58 58 min 1.8 gal
US 151 4 mi, 03 min
Carlton Mobile Home Court 59 mi 1:02 1 h 02 min 2.0 gal
US 151 2 mi, 02 min
Marion 62 mi 1:05 1 h 05 min 2.0 gal
US 151 16 mi, 15 min
Cedar Rapids 77 mi 1:21 1 h 21 min 2.5 gal
US 30 I 380 13 mi, 11 min
Coralville 90 mi 1:32 1 h 32 min 2.9 gal
I 380 I 80 9 mi, 08 min
Parkview Mobile Home Park 99 mi 1:40 1 h 40 min 3.2 gal
I 80 18 mi, 15 min
Gonoa Bluff 117 mi 1:56 1 h 56 min 3.8 gal
I 80 50 mi, 43 min
Newton 167 mi 2:40 2 h 40 min 5.6 gal
I 80 24 mi, 20 min
Altoona 190 mi 3:00 3 h 00 min 6.4 gal
I 80 4 mi, 04 min
Ankeny 194 mi 3:05 3 h 05 min 6.6 gal
I 80 I 235 6 mi, 06 min
Des Moines 200 mi 3:11 3 h 11 min 6.6 gal
I 235 9 mi, 10 min
West Des Moines 209 mi 3:21 3 h 21 min 7.0 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Dubuque to West Des Moines?

Fuel cost: 27.2 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 209.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Dubuque to West Des Moines?

Driving time: 3 h 22 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 109 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 35 min
  • 19 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 17 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 6 min
  • 57 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 h 1 min
  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 12 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Dubuque to West Des Moines by land?

The distance between Dubuque and West Des Moines is 209.4 mi by road including 145.4 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Dubuque and West Des Moines respectively.

How far is Dubuque to West Des Moines by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Dubuque and West Des Moines is 171.5 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Dubuque and West Des Moines respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Dubuque from West Des Moines by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 20 min to cover the distance of 171 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 15 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Dubuque to West Des Moines?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 9 min to cover the distance of 171 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 18 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Dubuque and West Des Moines?

The halfway point between Dubuque and West Des Moines is Parkview Mobile Home Park. It is located about 6 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Parkview Mobile Home Park to Dubuque is 99 mi and driving will take about 1 h 40 min. The road between Parkview Mobile Home Park and West Des Moines has length 111 mi and will take approximately 1 h 41 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Gonoa Bluff is in 117 mi from Dubuque and 93 mi from West Des Moines
  • Coralville is in 90 mi from Dubuque and 120 mi from West Des Moines
  • Cedar Rapids is in 77 mi from Dubuque and 132 mi from West Des Moines

Where is Dubuque in relation to West Des Moines?

Dubuque is located 171 mi north-east of West Des Moines.

Dubuque has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.50062, longitude -90.6648.

West Des Moines has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.56453, longitude -93.75953.

Which highway goes from Dubuque to West Des Moines?

The route from Dubuque to West Des Moines follows I 80, US 151.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • US 6: 21 mi
  • I 380: 16 mi
  • IA 27: 16 mi
  • US 218: 16 mi
  • I 235: 12 mi
  • IA 13: 7 mi
  • US 30: 6 mi
  • US 61: 6 mi
  • US 52: 2 mi
  • US 65: 1 mi
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