How far is Ely, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ely and Ames is 105.14 miles (169.21 km).

Flight distance from Ely, IA to Ames, IA is 105.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Ely to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ely, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 110.5 miles (177.83 km) by car.

Driving from Ely to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 Ely

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

Population 2382
GPS Coordinates 41°52'25"N 91°35'7"W
Latitude 41.8736200
Longitude -91.5851800
Altitude 225
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 Ely and Ames

The distance between Ely and Ames is 178 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 58 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 Ely and Ames. The current time is 13:24:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.76 liters (3.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ely and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ely to Ames is $12.81 (diesel $18.12).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $12.81 $14.03 $15.85 $18.12

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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