Distance from Ames to Saint Paul
How far is it from Ames to Saint Paul? About 203 mi in a straight line and 247 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Ames and Saint Paul are about 203 mi (326 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 247 mi (398 km), a drive of about 4 hr 25 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 52 min.
| Straight-line distance | 203 mi / 326 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 247 mi / 398 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 25 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 52 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $31 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 43.490, -93.363 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Ames to Saint Paul is about 203 mi (326 km) in a straight line, and roughly 247 mi (398 km) by road.