How far is Cherokee, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Cherokee and Ames is 110.25 miles (177.43 km).

Flight distance from Cherokee, IA to Ames, IA is 110.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Cherokee to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Cherokee, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 146.68 miles (236.05 km) by car.

Driving from Cherokee to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 26 minutes.

#1 Cherokee

Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States

Population 4841
GPS Coordinates 42°44'58"N 95°33'6"W
Latitude 42.7494300
Longitude -95.5516700
Altitude 364
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 Cherokee and Ames

The distance between Cherokee and Ames is 236 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 37 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 Cherokee and Ames. The current time is 00:53:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.59 liters (5.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cherokee and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cherokee to Ames is $17 (diesel $24.06).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $17 $18.62 $21.03 $24.06

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 Cherokee 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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