How far is Ames, IA from Newton, IA?
The driving distance from Ames, IA to Newton, IA is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 01h 11m.
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 Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ames and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ames and Newton.
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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
26.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
1479 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on State Highway 14
2203 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 14
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Turn slight right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South 12th Avenue West
2554 ft · 51 sec · South 12th Avenue West
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Continue on West 12th Street South
894 ft · 18 sec · West 12th Street South
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Turn straight onto South 8th Avenue West
1.2 km · 1 min · South 8th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 1st Street South
2523 ft · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
1535 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ames and Newton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight right
26.5 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ames and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ames to Newton?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Saylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Ames and 29.5 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ames and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Saylorville
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 Saylorville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ames and Newton. Straight-line distance: 37.44 mi (60.26 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 Newton
City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,127 |
| Coordinates | 41.6997100, -93.0479800 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton (-93.04798, 41.69971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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