How far is Glenwood, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Glenwood and Ames is 129.25 miles (208.01 km).

Flight distance from Glenwood, IA to Ames, IA is 129.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Glenwood to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Glenwood, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 180.24 miles (290.07 km) by car.

Driving from Glenwood to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.

#1 Glenwood

City in Iowa

Population 5261
GPS Coordinates 41°2'49"N 95°44'33"W
Latitude 41.0469400
Longitude -95.7425100
Altitude 310
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 Glenwood and Ames

The distance between Glenwood and Ames is 290 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 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 Glenwood and Ames. The current time is 05:03:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.08 liters (6.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Glenwood and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Glenwood to Ames is $20.89 (diesel $29.56).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $20.89 $22.88 $25.85 $29.56

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 Glenwood 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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