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Distance from Salem, NE to Ames, NE

Distance

142 mi

Time

2 hours 33 mins

Gas Cost

$14 - $27

There are 106.22 miles from Salem to Ames in northwest direction and 142 miles (228.53 kilometers) by car, following the US-275 N route.

Salem and Ames are 2 hours 33 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Salem, NE to Ames, NE. The halfway point is Pacific Junction, IA.

Salem, NE and Ames, NE are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 9:13 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 5.71 gallons of gas to cover the route between Salem, NE and Ames, NE.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Ames is $19.47.

During the route, an average car will release 111.92 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.41 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on April 18, 2024.
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Halfway Point Between Salem, NE and Ames, NE

If you want to meet halfway between Salem, NE and Ames, NE or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.010418 and -95.815063, or 41º 0' 37.5048" N, 95º 48' 54.2268" W. This location is 71.12 miles away from Salem, NE and Ames, NE and it would take approximately 1 hour 16 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Pacific Junction, IA, situated 78 miles from Salem, NE and 72 miles from Ames, NE. It would take 1 hour 24 mins to go from Salem to Pacific Junction and 1 hour 17 mins to go from Ames to Pacific Junction.