Flight Time from Minneapolis to West Des Moines
The flight from Minneapolis to West Des Moines covers about 236 mi and takes roughly 56 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Minneapolis and West Des Moines are about 236 mi (380 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 288 mi (464 km), a drive of about 5 hr 9 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 56 min.
| Straight-line distance | 236 mi / 380 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 288 mi / 464 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 9 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 56 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $36 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 43.279, -93.494 |
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
Minneapolis to West Des Moines is about 236 mi (380 km) in a straight line, and roughly 288 mi (464 km) by road.