How far is Fort Madison, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Madison and Ames is 154.01 miles (247.85 km).
Flight distance from Fort Madison, IA to Ames, IA is 154.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Fort Madison to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Madison, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 205.27 miles (330.36 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Madison to Ames will take approximately 03 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Fort Madison
City and county seat in Lee County, Iowa
| Population | 10263 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°37'47"N 91°18'55"W |
| Latitude | 40.6297600 |
| Longitude | -91.3151500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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 Fort Madison and Ames
The distance between Fort Madison and Ames is 330 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 40 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 Fort Madison and Ames. The current time is 10:12:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.42 liters (7.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Madison and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Madison to Ames is $23.79 (diesel $33.67).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $23.79 | $26.06 | $29.44 | $33.67 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Madison and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
