Driving Time from Lincoln to West Des Moines
Driving from Lincoln to West Des Moines is about 212 mi and takes roughly 3 hr 47 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Lincoln and West Des Moines are about 163 mi (262 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 212 mi (341 km), a drive of about 3 hr 47 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 48 min.
| Straight-line distance | 163 mi / 262 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 212 mi / 341 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 47 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 48 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $26 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.198, -95.198 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Lincoln to West Des Moines is about 163 mi (262 km) in a straight line, and roughly 212 mi (341 km) by road.