How far is Blue Grass, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Blue Grass and Ames is 151.48 miles (243.78 km).

Flight distance from Blue Grass, IA to Ames, IA is 151.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Blue Grass to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Blue Grass, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 174.07 miles (280.13 km) by car.

Driving from Blue Grass to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Blue Grass

City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa

Population 1660
GPS Coordinates 41°30'32"N 90°45'58"W
Latitude 41.5089200
Longitude -90.7659800
Altitude 241
Country United States
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#2 Ames

The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. It is located on the Des Moines River in central Iowa. Ames is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Iowa State University campus and the Ames Historical Society.

Population 67033
GPS Coordinates 42°2'5"N 93°37'12"W
Latitude 42.0347100
Longitude -93.6199400
Altitude 287
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Blue Grass and Ames

The distance between Blue Grass and Ames is 280 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Blue Grass and Ames. The current time is 11:21:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.25 liters (6.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Blue Grass and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Blue Grass to Ames is $20.18 (diesel $28.55).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $20.18 $22.1 $24.96 $28.55

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Blue Grass and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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