How far is Prairie City, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prairie City and Ames is 36.01 miles (57.96 km).
Flight distance from Prairie City, IA to Ames, IA is 36.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prairie City, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 50.46 miles (81.2 km) by car.
Driving from Prairie City to Ames will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Prairie City
City in Jasper County, Iowa
| Population | 1718 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°35'58"N 93°14'7"W |
| Latitude | 41.5994300 |
| Longitude | -93.2352100 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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 Prairie City and Ames
The distance between Prairie City and Ames is 81 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 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 Prairie City and Ames. The current time is 09:17:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.74 liters (1.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairie City and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairie City to Ames is $5.85 (diesel $8.28).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $5.85 | $6.41 | $7.24 | $8.28 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prairie 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.
