Ames to Andover, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

221.6 miles 356.6 km · straight line
277 miles estimated 445.8 km · driving distance
5h 34min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Ames from Andover, Minnesota?

The distance from Ames to Andover, Minnesota is 221.6 miles (356.6 km) as the crow flies. Andover, Minnesota is located N of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 277 miles, taking about 5h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Andover, Minnesota in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames and Andover, Minnesota. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ames to Andover, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 34min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 41min $22–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 17min $33–$97* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Andover, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Andover, Minnesota
45.23°N, 93.29°W
America/Chicago
271m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 74 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 112.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients