How far is Burlington, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Burlington and Ames is 155.1 miles (249.62 km).

Flight distance from Burlington, IA to Ames, IA is 155.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Burlington to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Burlington, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 196.66 miles (316.49 km) by car.

Driving from Burlington to Ames will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Burlington

City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States

Population 24516
GPS Coordinates 40°48'27"N 91°6'47"W
Latitude 40.8075400
Longitude -91.1129200
Altitude 185
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 Burlington and Ames

The distance between Burlington and Ames is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Burlington and Ames. The current time is 10:19:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.27 liters (6.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Burlington and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Burlington to Ames is $22.8 (diesel $32.25).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $22.8 $24.97 $28.2 $32.25

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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