How far is Postville, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Postville and Ames is 127.14 miles (204.61 km).
Flight distance from Postville, IA to Ames, IA is 127.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Postville to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Postville, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 175.61 miles (282.62 km) by car.
Driving from Postville to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Postville
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2033 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°5'5"N 91°34'6"W |
| Latitude | 43.0847000 |
| Longitude | -91.5682000 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| 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 Postville and Ames
The distance between Postville and Ames is 283 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 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 Postville and Ames. The current time is 01:16:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.46 liters (6.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Postville and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Postville to Ames is $20.36 (diesel $28.8).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $20.36 | $22.3 | $25.18 | $28.8 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Postville and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
