How far is Waterloo, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waterloo and Ames is 72.56 miles (116.77 km).

Flight distance from Waterloo, IA to Ames, IA is 72.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Waterloo to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waterloo, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 100.91 miles (162.4 km) by car.

Driving from Waterloo to Ames will take approximately 01 hours 34 minutes.

Ames image
#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Population 67292
GPS Coordinates 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W
Latitude 42.4927600
Longitude -92.3429600
Altitude 261
Country United States
Ames image
#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 Waterloo and Ames

The distance between Waterloo and Ames is 162 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 48 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 Waterloo and Ames. The current time is 18:22:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.48 liters (3.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waterloo and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waterloo to Ames is $11.7 (diesel $16.55).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $11.7 $12.81 $14.47 $16.55

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waterloo and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Ames image

Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Waterloo 121.02 miles (195 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Waterloo 138.63 miles (223 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Waterloo 9.03 miles (15 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Waterloo 53.31 miles (86 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Clinton, IA to Waterloo 139.14 miles (224 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Waterloo 257.83 miles (415 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Waterloo 136.41 miles (220 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Waterloo 130.36 miles (210 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Waterloo 91.35 miles (147 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Waterloo 128.82 miles (207 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Waterloo 82.1 miles (132 km)

Ames image

Driving distance from Marion, IA to Waterloo 54.22 miles (87 km)

Gas Cost Calculator