How far is West Burlington, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Burlington and Ames is 152.54 miles (245.49 km).
Flight distance from West Burlington, IA to Ames, IA is 152.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from West Burlington to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Burlington, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 193.49 miles (311.39 km) by car.
Driving from West Burlington to Ames will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.
#1 West Burlington
City in Iowa
| Population | 2875 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°49'30"N 91°9'24"W |
| Latitude | 40.8250400 |
| Longitude | -91.1565400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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 West Burlington and Ames
The distance between West Burlington and Ames is 311 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 27 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 West Burlington and Ames. The current time is 05:04:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.85 liters (6.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Burlington and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Burlington to Ames is $22.43 (diesel $31.73).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $22.43 | $24.57 | $27.75 | $31.73 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Burlington 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
Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to West Burlington 293.19 miles (472 km)
Driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to West Burlington 169.52 miles (273 km)
