How far is Vinton, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Vinton and Ames is 82.36 miles (132.55 km).

Flight distance from Vinton, IA to Ames, IA is 82.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Vinton to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Vinton, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 99.18 miles (159.61 km) by car.

Driving from Vinton to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.

#1 Vinton

City in Iowa

Population 5019
GPS Coordinates 42°10'7"N 92°1'25"W
Latitude 42.1686100
Longitude -92.0235100
Altitude 240
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 Vinton and Ames

The distance between Vinton and Ames is 160 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 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 Vinton and Ames. The current time is 18:54:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.25 liters (3.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Vinton and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Vinton to Ames is $11.5 (diesel $16.27).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $11.5 $12.59 $14.22 $16.27

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 December 05, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Vinton 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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