Ames to Elk Grove Village: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.9 miles 466.6 km · straight line
362.4 miles estimated 583.3 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Ames from Elk Grove Village?

The distance from Ames to Elk Grove Village is 289.9 miles (466.6 km) as the crow flies. Elk Grove Village is located E of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.4 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village. 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 Elk Grove Village

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Elk Grove Village

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Elk Grove Village
42.00°N, 87.97°W
America/Chicago
209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients