How far is Ames, IA from Bloomfield, IA?
The driving distance from Ames, IA to Bloomfield, IA is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ames and Bloomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ames and Bloomfield.
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Start on 13th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
955 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 163: East University Avenue, Pleasant Hill
2194 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Northeast University Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northeast University Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East University Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1937 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 63
2.6 mi · 3 min · Old US Highway 63
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Continue on South Wapello Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · South Wapello Street
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
104 m · 7 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ames and Bloomfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East University Avenue
Continue on East University Avenue
70.5 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Ames and Sunny near Bloomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ames to Bloomfield?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pella is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Ames and 68.8 miles from Bloomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ames and Sunny near Bloomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Pella
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pella.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ames and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 108.44 mi (174.52 km).
#1 Ames
The most populous city in Story County, Iowa.
| Population | 67,033 |
| Coordinates | 42.0347100, -93.6199400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomfield
City in and seat of Davis County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,694 |
| Coordinates | 40.7516900, -92.4149100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomfield (-92.41491, 40.75169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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