How far is Gilbert, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gilbert and Ames is 5.22 miles (8.4 km).

Flight distance from Gilbert, IA to Ames, IA is 5.22 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gilbert, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 6.54 miles (10.53 km) by car.

Driving from Gilbert to Ames will take approximately 00 hours 10 minutes.

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#1 Gilbert

City in Story County, Iowa, United States

Population 1152
GPS Coordinates 42°6'25"N 93°38'59"W
Latitude 42.1069300
Longitude -93.6496600
Altitude 302
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 Gilbert and Ames

The distance between Gilbert and Ames is 11 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 07 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 Gilbert and Ames. The current time is 12:14:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.87 liters (0.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gilbert and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gilbert to Ames is $0.76 (diesel $1.07).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $0.76 $0.83 $0.94 $1.07

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 04, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gilbert and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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