How far is George, IA from Ames, IA?
The driving distance from George, IA to Ames, IA is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between George and Ames.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between George and Ames.
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Start on North Main Street
115 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue
1375 ft · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue
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Turn right onto South Virginia Street
1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Continue on L14
5.7 mi · 8 min · L14
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Continue on Kennedy Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Continue on Colfax Street
2636 ft · 2 min · Colfax Street
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Turn left onto 320th Street
6 mi · 8 min · 320th Street
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Continue on West Park Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · West Park Street
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Continue on 320th Street
1569 ft · 30 sec · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 16th Street
110 m · 10 sec · West 16th Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Log Avenue
5.6 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue
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Turn left onto 460th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street
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Continue on Garfield Street
2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street
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Continue on 460th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Nettle Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Ames Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue
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Turn left onto 490th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 500th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 3
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto V Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
92.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 Business: USDA Veterinary Labs
2063 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto East 13th Street
2.4 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 George and Ames.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
220th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
92.4 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving George and Sunny near Ames.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from George to Ames?
The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nemaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from George and 101 miles from Ames.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around George and Sunny near Ames.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between George and Ames. Straight-line distance: 151.06 mi (243.1 km).
#1 George
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 43.3438600, -96.0022400 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.72 | $55.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.21 | $68.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.98 | $77.97 |
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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