Flight Time from Cedar Rapids to West Des Moines
The flight from Cedar Rapids to West Des Moines covers about 111 mi and takes roughly 42 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Cedar Rapids and West Des Moines are about 111 mi (178 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 144 mi (231 km), a drive of about 2 hr 34 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 42 min.
| Straight-line distance | 111 mi / 178 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 144 mi / 231 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 34 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $18 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.797, -92.681 |
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
Cedar Rapids to West Des Moines is about 111 mi (178 km) in a straight line, and roughly 144 mi (231 km) by road.