Ames to Blue Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

211.4 miles 340.2 km · straight line
264.3 miles estimated 425.3 km · driving distance
5h 19min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Ames from Blue Springs?

The distance from Ames to Blue Springs is 211.4 miles (340.2 km) as the crow flies. Blue Springs is located S of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 264.3 miles, taking about 5h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Blue Springs in Missouri.

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 Blue Springs. 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 Blue Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 19min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 23min $21–$40* Budget
Train ~5h 3min $32–$93* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Blue Springs

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 70 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 117.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients