How far is Sigourney, IA from Ames, IA?
The driving distance from Sigourney, IA to Ames, IA is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 56m.
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 Jasper County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sigourney and Ames.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sigourney and Ames.
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Start on East Washington Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1151 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
7.7 mi · 11 min · West Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on IA-92
13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92
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Continue on A Avenue East
3 mi · 6 min · A Avenue East
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Take the ramp right
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
51.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-35 north: Minneapolis
2714 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I-35 North: Minneapolis
2751 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis
25.7 mi · 28 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 Sigourney and Ames.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
A Avenue East
Merge slight left
51.9 mi · 01h 00m
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 Sigourney and Sunny near Ames.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sigourney to Ames?
The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Sigourney and 57.1 miles from Ames.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sigourney and Sunny near Ames.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Colfax City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sigourney and Ames. Straight-line distance: 87.64 mi (141.05 km).
#1 Sigourney
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 41.3333400, -92.2046300 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
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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