How far is Rockwell City, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rockwell City and Ames is 57.56 miles (92.63 km).
Flight distance from Rockwell City, IA to Ames, IA is 57.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Rockwell City to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rockwell City, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 84.15 miles (135.43 km) by car.
Driving from Rockwell City to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Rockwell City
City in and county seat of Calhoun County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2082 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°23'43"N 94°38'2"W |
| Latitude | 42.3952600 |
| Longitude | -94.6338700 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| 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 Rockwell City and Ames
The distance between Rockwell City and Ames is 135 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 30 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 Rockwell City and Ames. The current time is 04:52:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.24 liters (2.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockwell City and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockwell City to Ames is $9.75 (diesel $13.8).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $9.75 | $10.68 | $12.07 | $13.8 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockwell 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.
