How far is Spirit Lake, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Spirit Lake and Ames is 121.86 miles (196.11 km).
Flight distance from Spirit Lake, IA to Ames, IA is 121.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Spirit Lake to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Spirit Lake, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 167.41 miles (269.42 km) by car.
Driving from Spirit Lake to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Spirit Lake
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5251 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°25'20"N 95°6'8"W |
| Latitude | 43.4221800 |
| Longitude | -95.1022200 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| 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 Spirit Lake and Ames
The distance between Spirit Lake and Ames is 269 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 Spirit Lake and Ames. The current time is 00:59:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.36 liters (5.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Spirit Lake and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Spirit Lake to Ames is $19.41 (diesel $27.46).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $19.41 | $21.25 | $24.01 | $27.46 |
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 Spirit Lake and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
