How far is Guthrie Center, IA from Ames, IA?
The driving distance from Guthrie Center, IA to Ames, IA is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guthrie Center and Ames.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie Center and Ames.
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Start on State Street
7 mi · 10 min · State Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 4
9.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 4
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Turn right onto 120th Street
1537 ft · 26 sec · 120th Street
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Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 23 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
1037 ft · 14 sec · Northwest Granger Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 169: Ogden, Adel
1872 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto N Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · N Avenue
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Continue on H Avenue
11.4 mi · 16 min · H Avenue
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Take the exit left
1346 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 220th Street
12.8 mi · 16 min · 220th Street
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Continue on 230th Street
7.6 mi · 9 min · 230th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Iowa State University
1521 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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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 South Grand Avenue
1330 ft · 40 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 13th Street
36 m · 3 sec · 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 Guthrie Center and Ames.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 00h 23m
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 Guthrie Center and Mostly Sunny near Ames.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guthrie Center to Ames?
The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Bouton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Guthrie Center and 35 miles from Ames.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Guthrie Center and Mostly Sunny near Ames.
Stop Ideas Near Bouton
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 Bouton.
Creston
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guthrie Center and Ames. Straight-line distance: 51.74 mi (83.26 km).
#1 Guthrie Center
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 41.6772100, -94.5033000 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
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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