How far is Ely, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ely and Ames is 105.14 miles (169.21 km).
Flight distance from Ely, IA to Ames, IA is 105.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Ely to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ely, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 110.5 miles (177.83 km) by car.
Driving from Ely to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Ely
City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2382 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°52'25"N 91°35'7"W |
| Latitude | 41.8736200 |
| Longitude | -91.5851800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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 Ely and Ames
The distance between Ely and Ames is 178 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 58 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 Ely and Ames. The current time is 01:15:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.76 liters (3.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ely and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ely to Ames is $12.81 (diesel $18.12).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $12.81 | $14.03 | $15.85 | $18.12 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ely and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
