How far is Clive, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Clive and Ames is 30.3 miles (48.77 km).

Flight distance from Clive, IA to Ames, IA is 30.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Clive, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 41.17 miles (66.26 km) by car.

Driving from Clive to Ames will take approximately 00 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Clive

Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America

Population 17444
GPS Coordinates 41°36'11"N 93°43'27"W
Latitude 41.6030400
Longitude -93.7241100
Altitude 254
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 Clive and Ames

The distance between Clive and Ames is 66 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 44 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 Clive and Ames. The current time is 06:21:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.5 liters (1.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clive and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clive to Ames is $4.77 (diesel $6.75).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $4.77 $5.23 $5.9 $6.75

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 Clive 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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