How far is Bridgeport, IA from Ames, IA?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, IA to Ames, IA is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 59m.
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.
Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Ames.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Ames.
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Start on 233rd Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · 233rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Ansel Briggs Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ansel Briggs Highway
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Turn right onto East Platt Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Platt Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Railroad Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Isabel Street
927 ft · 20 sec · Isabel Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Highway 64 East
2558 ft · 47 sec · Highway 64 East
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Continue on East 3rd Street
937 ft · 25 sec · East 3rd Street
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Take the ramp left
1772 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
2992 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward USDA Veterinary Labs
1758 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto East 13th Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Ames.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
65.7 mi · 01h 16m
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 Bridgeport and Sunny near Ames.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Ames?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Van Horne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Bridgeport and 87.6 miles from Ames.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Sunny near Ames.
Stop Ideas Near Van Horne
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 Van Horne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Ames. Straight-line distance: 153.56 mi (247.13 km).
#1 Bridgeport
City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,728 |
| Coordinates | 42.0894600, -90.6270800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ames
The most populous city in Story County, Iowa.
| Population | 67,033 |
| Coordinates | 42.0347100, -93.6199400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: 13th Street (-93.619967, 42.034517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
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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