How far is Panora, IA from Ames, IA?
The driving distance from Panora, IA to Ames, IA is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 12m.
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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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Panora and Ames.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panora and Ames.
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Start on East Main Street
141 m · 15 sec · East 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 Panora 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Panora and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ames.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Panora to Ames?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 32.4 miles from Panora and 31.3 miles from Ames.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Panora and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panora and Ames. Straight-line distance: 44.99 mi (72.4 km).
#1 Panora
City in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.6916500, -94.3630200 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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