How far is Nashua, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Nashua and Ames is 84.09 miles (135.33 km).

Flight distance from Nashua, IA to Ames, IA is 84.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Nashua to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Nashua, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 111.4 miles (179.29 km) by car.

Driving from Nashua to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Nashua

City in Chickasaw and Floyd counties in Iowa, United States

Population 1571
GPS Coordinates 42°57'10"N 92°32'11"W
Latitude 42.9527500
Longitude -92.5363000
Altitude 297
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 Nashua and Ames

The distance between Nashua and Ames is 179 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 59 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 Nashua and Ames. The current time is 11:24:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.88 liters (3.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nashua and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nashua to Ames is $12.91 (diesel $18.27).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $12.91 $14.14 $15.98 $18.27

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nashua 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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