Ames to Downers Grove: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Ames from Downers Grove?
The distance from Ames to Downers Grove is 288.7 miles (464.6 km) as the crow flies. Downers Grove is located E of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.9 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Downers Grove in Illinois.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Ames and Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
- You could travel this distance about 86.3 times to circle the Earth's equator