How far is Ames, IA from Dubuque, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ames and Dubuque is 154.49 miles (248.63 km).

Flight distance from Ames, IA to Dubuque, IA is 154.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Ames to Dubuque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ames, Iowa to Dubuque, Iowa is: 181.98 miles (292.86 km) by car.

Driving from Ames to Dubuque will take approximately 02 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa. It is located on the Mississippi River in northeastern Iowa. Dubuque is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Dubuque Museum of Art and the Dubuque Historical Society.

Population 57781
GPS Coordinates 42°30'2"N 90°39'52"W
Latitude 42.5005600
Longitude -90.6645700
Altitude 189
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ames and Dubuque

The distance between Ames and Dubuque is 293 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Ames and Dubuque. The current time is 01:48:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.31 liters (6.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ames and Dubuque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ames to Dubuque is $21.09 (diesel $29.85).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $21.09 $23.1 $26.1 $29.85

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ames and Dubuque (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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