Distance between Waterloo IA and West Des Moines IA

The distance from Waterloo to West Des Moines is 137 miles by road including 130 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes and goes through Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Falls and Ankeny.

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Town
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Waterloo 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 63 9 mi, 10 min
Cedar Falls 9 mi 0:10 10 min 0.2 gal
US 20 6 mi, 05 min
Dike 15 mi 0:15 15 min 0.4 gal
US 20 34 mi, 31 min
Owasa 49 mi 0:47 47 min 1.6 gal
US 20 27 mi, 24 min
Ellsworth 76 mi 1:11 1 h 11 min 2.3 gal
I 35 20 mi, 17 min
Ames 96 mi 1:29 1 h 29 min 3.2 gal
I 35 22 mi, 19 min
Ankeny 118 mi 1:48 1 h 48 min 3.9 gal
I 35 I 235 10 mi, 09 min
Des Moines 128 mi 1:58 1 h 58 min 4.2 gal
I 235 9 mi, 10 min
West Des Moines 137 mi 2:09 2 h 09 min 4.5 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 17.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 137.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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

Driving time: 2 h 9 min

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

  • 45 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 39 min
  • 73 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 1 h 7 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 6 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 5 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 8 min

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

How far is Waterloo to West Des Moines by land?

The distance between Waterloo and West Des Moines is 137.3 mi by road including 129.9 mi on motorways.

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

How far is Waterloo to West Des Moines by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Waterloo and West Des Moines is 97.6 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 Waterloo and West Des Moines respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

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

Boeing 737 airliner needs 11 min to cover the distance of 98 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 42 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 Waterloo to West Des Moines?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 39 min to cover the distance of 98 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 44 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 Waterloo and West Des Moines?

The halfway point between Waterloo and West Des Moines is Ellsworth. It is located about 7 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Ellsworth to Waterloo is 76 mi and driving will take about 1 h 11 min. The road between Ellsworth and West Des Moines has length 61 mi and will take approximately 57 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Owasa is in 49 mi from Waterloo and 88 mi from West Des Moines

Where is Waterloo in relation to West Des Moines?

Waterloo is located 98 mi north-east of West Des Moines.

Waterloo has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.49829, longitude -92.33687.

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

Which highway goes from Waterloo to West Des Moines?

The route from Waterloo to West Des Moines follows US 20, I 35.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 235: 12 mi
  • US 63: 4 mi
  • IA 27: 2 mi
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