How far is Burlington from Ames?
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.
#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 |
#2 Ames
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 67033 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'5"N 93°37'12"W |
| Latitude | 42.0347100 |
| Longitude | -93.6199400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Ames: 13th Street (-93.619967,42.034517)
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 21:23:12.
| 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 $28.47 (diesel $33.65).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 31, 2023.
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.
