How far is Emmetsburg, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Emmetsburg and Ames is 92.05 miles (148.14 km).

Flight distance from Emmetsburg, IA to Ames, IA is 92.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Emmetsburg to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Emmetsburg, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 128.55 miles (206.88 km) by car.

Driving from Emmetsburg to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Emmetsburg

City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States

Population 3667
GPS Coordinates 43°6'46"N 94°40'59"W
Latitude 43.1127400
Longitude -94.6830400
Altitude 377
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 Emmetsburg and Ames

The distance between Emmetsburg and Ames is 207 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 17 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 Emmetsburg and Ames. The current time is 15:51:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.17 liters (4.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Emmetsburg and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Emmetsburg to Ames is $14.9 (diesel $21.08).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $14.9 $16.32 $18.44 $21.08

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 May 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Emmetsburg and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Emmetsburg 152.03 miles (245 km)

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