How far is Carter Lake, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Carter Lake and Ames is 129.28 miles (208.06 km).

Flight distance from Carter Lake, IA to Ames, IA is 129.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Carter Lake to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Carter Lake, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 172.62 miles (277.8 km) by car.

Driving from Carter Lake to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 46 minutes.

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#1 Carter Lake

City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States

Population 3793
GPS Coordinates 41°17'26"N 95°55'5"W
Latitude 41.2905500
Longitude -95.9180700
Altitude 299
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 Carter Lake and Ames

The distance between Carter Lake and Ames is 278 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 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 Carter Lake and Ames. The current time is 03:34:31.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.06 liters (6.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carter Lake and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carter Lake to Ames is $20.01 (diesel $28.31).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $20.01 $21.92 $24.75 $28.31

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 November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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