How far is Lake City, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake City and Ames is 59.28 miles (95.41 km).
Flight distance from Lake City, IA to Ames, IA is 59.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Lake City to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake City, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 73.47 miles (118.23 km) by car.
Driving from Lake City to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Lake City
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1642 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°16'3"N 94°44'2"W |
| Latitude | 42.2674800 |
| Longitude | -94.7338700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| 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 Lake City and Ames
The distance between Lake City and Ames is 118 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 18 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 Lake City and Ames. The current time is 05:17:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.81 liters (2.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Ames is $8.52 (diesel $12.05).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $8.52 | $9.33 | $10.54 | $12.05 |
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 Lake 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.
