Flight Time from Ames to West Des Moines
The flight from Ames to West Des Moines covers about 32 mi and takes roughly 34 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Ames and West Des Moines are about 32 mi (51 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 42 mi (67 km), a drive of about 57 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 34 min.
| Straight-line distance | 32 mi / 51 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 42 mi / 67 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 57 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 34 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.806, -93.666 |
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
Ames to West Des Moines is about 32 mi (51 km) in a straight line, and roughly 42 mi (67 km) by road.