How far is Coralville, IA from Ames, IA?

Fastest route

The distance from Coralville, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is approximately 124 miles (199.5 kilometers), and the estimated travel time is 1 hour and 58 minutes. The suggested route is via US-30 W. Below are some tips and directions for the journey.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Take the US-30 W route for a faster and more convenient journey.
  • 🛣️ Follow I-380 N and US-30 W to S University Blvd in Ames for a smoother ride.
  • ⛽ Make sure to refuel before starting the trip to avoid unnecessary stops along the way.

Directions

  1. Get on I-80 W.
  2. Head south on Coral Ridge Ave toward Commerce Dr.
  3. Turn right to merge onto I-80 W.
  4. Follow I-380 N and US-30 W to S University Blvd in Ames.
  5. Take exit 146 from US-30 W.
  6. Merge onto IA-27 N/US-218 N.
  7. Continue onto I-380 N/IA-27 N/US-218 N.
  8. Take exit 16B for US-30 W/US-218 S/US-151 N toward Tama.
  9. Merge onto US-151 S/US-218 N/US-30 W.
  10. Continue to follow US-30 W.
  11. Continue straight to stay on US-30 W.
  12. Take exit 146 toward Iowa State Univ.
  13. Continue on S University Blvd to your destination.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Coralville and Ames is 107.83 miles (173.54 km).

Flight distance from Coralville, IA to Ames, IA is 107.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Coralville to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Coralville, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 124.96 miles (201.11 km) by car.

Driving from Coralville to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Coralville

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population 22484
GPS Coordinates 41°40'35"N 91°34'50"W
Latitude 41.6764000
Longitude -91.5804500
Altitude 208
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 Coralville and Ames

The distance between Coralville and Ames is 201 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 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 Coralville and Ames. The current time is 16:07:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.69 liters (4.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Coralville and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Coralville to Ames is $14.49 (diesel $20.5).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $14.49 $15.87 $17.92 $20.5

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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