How far is Adel, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Adel and Ames is 35.53 miles (57.17 km).

Flight distance from Adel, IA to Ames, IA is 35.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Adel, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 51.18 miles (82.37 km) by car.

Driving from Adel to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Adel

City in Iowa

Population 5607
GPS Coordinates 41°36'52"N 94°1'3"W
Latitude 41.6144300
Longitude -94.0174500
Altitude 272
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 Adel and Ames

The distance between Adel and Ames is 82 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 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 Adel and Ames. The current time is 08:36:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.84 liters (1.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Adel and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Adel to Ames is $5.93 (diesel $8.39).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $5.93 $6.5 $7.34 $8.39

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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