How far is Buffalo, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Buffalo and Ames is 154.56 miles (248.74 km).

Flight distance from Buffalo, IA to Ames, IA is 154.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Buffalo to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Buffalo, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 184.65 miles (297.16 km) by car.

Driving from Buffalo to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Buffalo

City in Iowa

Population 1257
GPS Coordinates 41°27'23"N 90°43'24"W
Latitude 41.4564200
Longitude -90.7234700
Altitude 171
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 Buffalo and Ames

The distance between Buffalo and Ames is 297 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 18 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 Buffalo and Ames. The current time is 21:19:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 41 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.66 liters (6.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffalo and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffalo to Ames is $21.4 (diesel $30.28).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $21.4 $23.44 $26.48 $30.28

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 May 04, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buffalo 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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