Distance from West Des Moines, IA to Aurora, IL, miles and hours

Distance from West Des Moines, IA to Aurora, IL, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 303.62 mi (488.64 km)
Line distance: 278.49 mi (448.18 km)
Road time: 4 hr 31 min
Air distance: 278.49 mi (448.18 km)
Time to flight: 32 min

Distance from Aurora city in Illinois by road in east direction from West Des Moines, Iowa state is three hundred and four miles by car. There are two hundred and seventy-eight miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between West Des Moines and Aurora will take about 4 hours 31 minutes .

Distances between West Des Moines, IA and Aurora, IL

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West Des Moines, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City West Des Moines
GPS Coordinates 41° 34' 38" N
-93° 42' 41"W
Latitude 41.57721
Longitude -93.71133

Aurora, IL

Country United States
State Illinois
City Aurora
GPS Coordinates 41° 45' 38" N
-88° 19' 12"W
Latitude 41.76058
Longitude -88.32007


West Des Moines to Aurora Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from West Des Moines, IA to Aurora, IL?

Mileage from West Des Moines to Aurora by road is 303.62 miles or 488.64 km;

How far is West Des Moines from Aurora?

There is 278.49 miles (448.18 km) between West Des Moines and Aurora

How long is the trip between city of West Des Moines and Aurora?

The driving time between two cities is approx 4 hours 31 minutes

Distance West Des Moines Aurora

Distance West Des Moines Aurora
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 278.49 448.19 242
Driving distance 303.62 488.63 263.84

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between West Des Moines, IA and Aurora, IL

How far is West Des Moines from Aurora? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Aurora city is by plane, so check flight duration between West Des Moines and Aurora. And dont forget to look at distance from Aurora to West Des Moines. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from West Des Moines to Aurora.


How long does it take to fly to Aurora from West Des Moines?

Flying time is about 32 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are West Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IL

How long is flight from West Des Moines to Aurora?

This flight will take about thirty-two minutes ;

How to get to Aurora from West Des Moines?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Aurora and West Des Moines

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 32 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 32 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 30 min
Airbus 515 mph 32 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities West Des Moines, IA and Aurora, IL. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city West Des Moines and Aurora. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from West Des Moines, IA to Aurora, IL we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.