How far is Forest City, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest City and Ames is 84.83 miles (136.53 km).
Flight distance from Forest City, IA to Ames, IA is 84.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Forest City to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest City, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 88.21 miles (141.96 km) by car.
Driving from Forest City to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Forest City
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 4025 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°15'45"N 93°38'14"W |
| Latitude | 43.2624600 |
| Longitude | -93.6371600 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Ames: 13th Street (-93.619967,42.034517)
Estimated Travel Time Between Forest City and Ames
The distance between Forest City and Ames is 142 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 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 Forest City and Ames. The current time is 01:24:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.78 liters (3.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Ames is $10.23 (diesel $14.47).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $10.23 | $11.2 | $12.65 | $14.47 |
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 Forest City and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
