How far is West Liberty, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Liberty and Ames is 125.53 miles (202.02 km).

Flight distance from West Liberty, IA to Ames, IA is 125.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from West Liberty to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Liberty, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 147.73 miles (237.76 km) by car.

Driving from West Liberty to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 West Liberty

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

Population 3734
GPS Coordinates 41°34'12"N 91°15'50"W
Latitude 41.5700200
Longitude -91.2637700
Altitude 206
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 West Liberty and Ames

The distance between West Liberty and Ames is 238 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 38 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 Liberty and Ames. The current time is 08:41:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.73 liters (5.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Liberty and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Liberty to Ames is $17.13 (diesel $24.23).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $17.13 $18.76 $21.19 $24.23

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 May 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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