How far is Mason City, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Mason City and Ames is 80.19 miles (129.05 km).

Flight distance from Mason City, IA to Ames, IA is 80.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Mason City to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Mason City, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 91.04 miles (146.51 km) by car.

Driving from Mason City to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Mason City

City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Population 26931
GPS Coordinates 43°9'13"N 93°12'4"W
Latitude 43.1535700
Longitude -93.2010400
Altitude 344
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 Mason City and Ames

The distance between Mason City and Ames is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 37 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 Mason City and Ames. The current time is 14:40:20.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.16 liters (3.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mason City and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mason City to Ames is $10.55 (diesel $14.93).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $10.55 $11.56 $13.06 $14.93

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 Mason City 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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