How far is Ames, IA from Mapleton, IA?
The driving distance from Ames, IA to Mapleton, IA is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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 Carroll County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ames and Mapleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ames and Mapleton.
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Start on 13th Street
36 m · 11 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on South Grand Avenue
1342 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 west: Boone
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
62.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue on US 30
29.8 mi · 45 min · US 30
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Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North, IA 141 West: Ida Grove
108 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto 260th Street
1303 ft · 22 sec · 260th Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto M Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · M Avenue
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Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on 210th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 210th Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
1999 ft · 49 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
3081 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
14 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ames and Mapleton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 30 west
Merge slight left
62.2 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ames and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mapleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ames to Mapleton?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Glidden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Ames and 62.9 miles from Mapleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ames and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mapleton.
Stop Ideas Near Glidden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glidden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ames and Mapleton. Straight-line distance: 111.77 mi (179.88 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 Mapleton
City in Monona County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 42.1658200, -95.7930600 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mapleton (-95.79306, 42.16582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.71 | $33.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
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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