Distance from Indianapolis, IN to Ames, IA, miles and hours

Distance from Indianapolis, IN to Ames, IA, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 491.66 mi (791.25 km)
Line distance: 419.76 mi (675.54 km)
Road time: 7 hr 27 min
Air distance: 419.76 mi (675.54 km)
Time to flight: 49 min

Distance from Ames city in Iowa by road in south direction from Indianapolis, Indiana state is four hundred and ninety-two miles by car. There are four hundred and twenty miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Indianapolis and Ames will take about 7 hours 27 minutes .

Distances between Indianapolis, IN and Ames, IA

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Indianapolis, IN

Country United States
State Indiana
City Indianapolis
GPS Coordinates 39° 46' 6" N
-86° 9' 29"W
Latitude 39.76838
Longitude -86.15804

Ames, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Ames
GPS Coordinates 42° 2' 5" N
-93° 37' 12"W
Latitude 42.03471
Longitude -93.61994


Indianapolis to Ames Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Indianapolis, IN to Ames, IA?

Mileage from Indianapolis to Ames by road is 491.66 miles or 791.25 km;

How far is Indianapolis from Ames?

There is 419.76 miles (675.54 km) between Indianapolis and Ames

How long is the trip between city of Indianapolis and Ames?

The driving time between two cities is approx 7 hours 27 minutes

Distance Indianapolis Ames

Distance Indianapolis Ames
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 419.76 675.54 364.76
Driving distance 491.66 791.25 427.24

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Indianapolis, IN and Ames, IA

How far is Indianapolis from Ames? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Ames city is by plane, so check flight duration between Indianapolis and Ames. And dont forget to look at distance from Ames to Indianapolis. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Indianapolis to Ames.


How long does it take to fly to Ames from Indianapolis?

Flying time is about 49 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Indianapolis, IN and Indianapolis, IA

How long is flight from Indianapolis to Ames?

This flight will take about forty-nine minutes ;

How to get to Ames from Indianapolis?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Ames and Indianapolis

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 49 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 48 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 45 min
Airbus 515 mph 48 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Indianapolis, IN and Ames, IA. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Indianapolis and Ames. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Indianapolis, IN to Ames, IA we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.