How far is Riverside, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Riverside and Ames is 111.85 miles (180.01 km).

Flight distance from Riverside, IA to Ames, IA is 111.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Riverside to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Riverside, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 138.42 miles (222.77 km) by car.

Driving from Riverside to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Riverside

City in Washington County, Iowa, USA

Population 1021
GPS Coordinates 41°28'47"N 91°34'53"W
Latitude 41.4797400
Longitude -91.5812800
Altitude 198
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 Riverside and Ames

The distance between Riverside and Ames is 223 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 28 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 Riverside and Ames. The current time is 08:50:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.49 liters (4.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverside and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverside to Ames is $16.05 (diesel $22.7).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $16.05 $17.57 $19.85 $22.7

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Riverside and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Riverside 126.84 miles (204 km)

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Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Riverside 41.78 miles (67 km)

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Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Riverside 252.88 miles (407 km)

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Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Riverside 57.98 miles (93 km)

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Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Riverside 125.36 miles (202 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Riverside 90.7 miles (146 km)

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Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Riverside 14.72 miles (24 km)

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Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Riverside 302.25 miles (486 km)

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Driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Riverside 92.66 miles (149 km)

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Driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Riverside 132.18 miles (213 km)

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