How far is Clear Lake, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Clear Lake and Ames is 77.21 miles (124.25 km).
Flight distance from Clear Lake, IA to Ames, IA is 77.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Clear Lake to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Clear Lake, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 83.72 miles (134.73 km) by car.
Driving from Clear Lake to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Clear Lake
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 7517 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°8'17"N 93°22'46"W |
| Latitude | 43.1380200 |
| Longitude | -93.3793700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Ames: 13th Street (-93.619967,42.034517)
Estimated Travel Time Between Clear Lake and Ames
The distance between Clear Lake and Ames is 135 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 29 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 Clear Lake and Ames. The current time is 03:17:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.18 liters (2.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clear Lake and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clear Lake to Ames is $9.7 (diesel $13.73).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $9.7 | $10.63 | $12.01 | $13.73 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Clear Lake and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
