How far is Mechanicsville, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mechanicsville and Ames is 121.84 miles (196.08 km).
Flight distance from Mechanicsville, IA to Ames, IA is 121.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Mechanicsville to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mechanicsville, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 126.22 miles (203.13 km) by car.
Driving from Mechanicsville to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Mechanicsville
Human settlement in Cedar County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1116 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°54'16"N 91°15'17"W |
| Latitude | 41.9044600 |
| Longitude | -91.2546100 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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 Mechanicsville and Ames
The distance between Mechanicsville and Ames is 203 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 15 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 Mechanicsville and Ames. The current time is 20:23:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.86 liters (4.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mechanicsville and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mechanicsville to Ames is $14.63 (diesel $20.7).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $14.63 | $16.02 | $18.1 | $20.7 |
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 06, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mechanicsville and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
