How far is Sumner, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sumner and Ames is 96.05 miles (154.58 km).

Flight distance from Sumner, IA to Ames, IA is 96.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Sumner to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sumner, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 135.93 miles (218.76 km) by car.

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

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#1 Sumner

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States of America

Population 1965
GPS Coordinates 42°50'51"N 92°5'30"W
Latitude 42.8474800
Longitude -92.0915600
Altitude 323
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 Sumner and Ames

The distance between Sumner and Ames is 219 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 25 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 Sumner and Ames. The current time is 16:01:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.16 liters (4.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sumner and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sumner to Ames is $15.76 (diesel $22.29).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $15.76 $17.26 $19.49 $22.29

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 Sumner and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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