Distance between Albert Lea MN and Ames IA

The distance from Albert Lea to Ames is 119 miles by road including 113 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes and goes through Ellsworth.

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Shortest distance by air	112 mi ✈️
Car route length	119.3 mi 🚗
Driving time	1 h 47 min
Fuel amount	4.1 gal
Fuel cost	13.6 USD

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Point	Distance	Time	Fuel
43.64801, -93.36827	0 mi	0:00 00 min	0.0 gal
2 mi, 02 min
Albert Lea	2 mi	0:02 02 min	0.0 gal
I 35 Business I 35 94 mi, 1 h 23 min
Ellsworth	96 mi	1:26 1 h 26 min	2.9 gal
I 35 23 mi, 21 min
Ames	119 mi	1:47 1 h 47 min	3.9 gal

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Albert Lea to Ames?

Fuel cost: 13.6 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 119.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.37 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Albert Lea to Ames?

Driving time: 1 h 47 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

112 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 39 min
4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
1 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Albert Lea to Ames by land?

The distance between Albert Lea and Ames is 119.3 mi by road including 113.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Albert Lea and Ames respectively.

How far is Albert Lea to Ames by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Albert Lea and Ames is 112.5 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Albert Lea and Ames respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Albert Lea from Ames by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 13 min to cover the distance of 112 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 49 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Albert Lea to Ames?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 45 min to cover the distance of 112 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 51 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Albert Lea and Ames?

The halfway point between Albert Lea and Ames is Ellsworth. It is located about 37 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Ellsworth to Albert Lea is 96 mi and driving will take about 1 h 26 min. The road between Ellsworth and Ames has length 23 mi and will take approximately 21 min.

Where is Albert Lea in relation to Ames?

Albert Lea is located 112 mi north of Ames.

Albert Lea has geographic coordinates: latitude 43.64801, longitude -93.36827.

Ames has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.02677, longitude -93.61706.

Which highway goes from Albert Lea to Ames?

The route from Albert Lea to Ames follows I 35.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

IA 27: 27 mi
I 35 Business: 6 mi
US 65: 2 mi
US 18: 2 mi