How far is Rock Valley, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Valley and Ames is 158.23 miles (254.64 km).
Flight distance from Rock Valley, IA to Ames, IA is 158.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Rock Valley to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Valley, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 213.51 miles (343.61 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Valley to Ames will take approximately 03 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Rock Valley
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3901 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°12'19"N 96°17'42"W |
| Latitude | 43.2052600 |
| Longitude | -96.2950300 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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 Rock Valley and Ames
The distance between Rock Valley and Ames is 344 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 49 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 Rock Valley and Ames. The current time is 07:38:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.52 liters (7.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Valley and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Valley to Ames is $24.75 (diesel $35.02).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $24.75 | $27.11 | $30.62 | $35.02 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Valley and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
