Driving Time from Ames to Rochester
Driving from Ames to Rochester is about 963 mi and takes roughly 16 hr 19 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Ames and Rochester are about 816 mi (1,314 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 963 mi (1,550 km), a drive of about 16 hr 19 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 2 hr.
| Straight-line distance | 816 mi / 1,314 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 963 mi / 1,550 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 16 hr 19 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 2 hr |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $120 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.874, -85.690 |
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 Rochester is about 816 mi (1,314 km) in a straight line, and roughly 963 mi (1,550 km) by road.