How far is Urbandale, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Urbandale and Ames is 28.59 miles (46.01 km).
Flight distance from Urbandale, IA to Ames, IA is 28.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Urbandale, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 38.14 miles (61.38 km) by car.
Driving from Urbandale to Ames will take approximately 00 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Urbandale is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Urbandale Historical Society and the Urbandale Heritage Center.
| Population | 44650 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°37'36"N 93°42'44"W |
| Latitude | 41.6266600 |
| Longitude | -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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 Urbandale and Ames
The distance between Urbandale and Ames is 61 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 40 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 Urbandale and Ames. The current time is 09:34:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.09 liters (1.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Urbandale and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Urbandale to Ames is $4.42 (diesel $6.25).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $4.42 | $4.84 | $5.47 | $6.25 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Urbandale and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
