How far is Johnston, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Johnston and Ames is 25.31 miles (40.73 km).

Flight distance from Johnston, IA to Ames, IA is 25.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Johnston, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 37.19 miles (59.86 km) by car.

Driving from Johnston to Ames will take approximately 00 hours 38 minutes.

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#1 Johnston

City in Iowa, United States

Population 23092
GPS Coordinates 41°40'23"N 93°41'52"W
Latitude 41.6730400
Longitude -93.6977200
Altitude 253
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 Johnston and Ames

The distance between Johnston and Ames is 60 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 39 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 Johnston and Ames. The current time is 10:34:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.97 liters (1.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Johnston and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Johnston to Ames is $4.31 (diesel $6.1).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $4.31 $4.72 $5.33 $6.1

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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