Ames to Greeley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

586.4 miles 943.8 km · straight line
703.8 miles estimated 1132.6 km · driving distance
14h 9min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Ames from Greeley?

The distance from Ames to Greeley is 586.4 miles (943.8 km) as the crow flies. Greeley is located W of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 703.8 miles, taking about 14h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Greeley in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames and Greeley. 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 Greeley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 9min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 59min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 24min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Greeley

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Greeley
40.42°N, 104.71°W
America/Denver
1425m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients