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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Union and Ames is 112.38 miles (180.85 km).

Flight distance from West Union, IA to Ames, IA is 112.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from West Union to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Union, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 158.37 miles (254.87 km) by car.

Driving from West Union to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 West Union

City in Iowa, United States

Population 2270
GPS Coordinates 42°57'46"N 91°48'30"W
Latitude 42.9627600
Longitude -91.8082200
Altitude 362
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 Union and Ames

The distance between West Union and Ames is 255 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 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 Union and Ames. The current time is 04:30:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.15 liters (5.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Union and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Union to Ames is $18.36 (diesel $25.98).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $18.36 $20.11 $22.71 $25.98

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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