Driving Time from Ames to Waterloo
Driving from Ames to Waterloo is about 792 mi and takes roughly 13 hr 25 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Ames and Waterloo are about 671 mi (1,081 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 792 mi (1,275 km), a drive of about 13 hr 25 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 44 min.
| Straight-line distance | 671 mi / 1,081 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 792 mi / 1,275 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 13 hr 25 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 44 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $99 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.938, -87.144 |
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 Waterloo is about 671 mi (1,081 km) in a straight line, and roughly 792 mi (1,275 km) by road.