What is the average commute time in West Des Moines, Iowa?

The average commute time in West Des Moines, Iowa is 17.0 minutes. Most people travel to work by Car. About 17.1% of workers work from home.

When do most people in West Des Moines, Iowa leave for work?

The most common departure window in West Des Moines is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM, followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM.

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What's the average commute time in West Des Moines?

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On average, it takes 17.0 minutes to get to work in West Des Moines.

The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .

Most people travel to work by Car. About 17.1% work from home.

Metric	West Des Moines	Iowa	US Average
Avg. Commute Time	17.0 min	17.0 min	22.5 min
Work From Home	17.1%	10.4%	13.4%
Walked	1.1%	2.9%	2.4%
Public Transit	0.3%	0.7%	3.5%