How far is Le Claire, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Le Claire and Ames is 171.38 miles (275.8 km).
Flight distance from Le Claire, IA to Ames, IA is 171.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Le Claire to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Le Claire, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 189.28 miles (304.62 km) by car.
Driving from Le Claire to Ames will take approximately 03 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Le Claire
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3955 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°35'55"N 90°20'36"W |
| Latitude | 41.5986400 |
| Longitude | -90.3434600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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 Le Claire and Ames
The distance between Le Claire and Ames is 305 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 23 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 Le Claire and Ames. The current time is 11:49:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.28 liters (6.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Le Claire and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Le Claire to Ames is $21.94 (diesel $31.04).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $21.94 | $24.03 | $27.14 | $31.04 |
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 January 02, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Le Claire and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
