How far is Ames, IA from Urbandale, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ames and Urbandale is 28.59 miles (46.01 km).
Flight distance from Ames, IA to Urbandale, IA is 28.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ames, Iowa to Urbandale, Iowa is: 37.75 miles (60.76 km) by car.
Driving from Ames to Urbandale will take approximately 00 hours 40 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Urbandale is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Urbandale Historical Society and the Urbandale Heritage Center.
| Population | 44650 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°37'36"N 93°42'44"W |
| Latitude | 41.6266600 |
| Longitude | -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Urbandale: Maryland Drive (-93.71217,41.626694)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ames and Urbandale
The distance between Ames and Urbandale is 61 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 40 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 Urbandale. The current time is 01:10:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.04 liters (1.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ames and Urbandale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ames to Urbandale is $4.38 (diesel $6.19).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $4.38 | $4.79 | $5.41 | $6.19 |
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 Urbandale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
