How far is Red Oak, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Red Oak and Ames is 109.15 miles (175.66 km).
Flight distance from Red Oak, IA to Ames, IA is 109.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Red Oak to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Red Oak, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 155.2 miles (249.78 km) by car.
Driving from Red Oak to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Red Oak
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5271 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°0'35"N 95°13'32"W |
| Latitude | 41.0097200 |
| Longitude | -95.2255500 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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 Red Oak and Ames
The distance between Red Oak and Ames is 250 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 46 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 Red Oak and Ames. The current time is 17:50:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.73 liters (5.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Red Oak and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Red Oak to Ames is $17.99 (diesel $25.46).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $17.99 | $19.71 | $22.26 | $25.46 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Red Oak and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
