Flight Time from Saint Paul to West Des Moines
The flight from Saint Paul to West Des Moines covers about 235 mi and takes roughly 56 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Saint Paul and West Des Moines are about 235 mi (378 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 286 mi (461 km), a drive of about 5 hr 7 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 56 min.
| Straight-line distance | 235 mi / 378 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 286 mi / 461 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 7 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 56 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $36 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 43.261, -93.411 |
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
Saint Paul to West Des Moines is about 235 mi (378 km) in a straight line, and roughly 286 mi (461 km) by road.