Ames to Greenville, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

612.1 miles 985.1 km · straight line
734.5 miles estimated 1182.1 km · driving distance
14h 47min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
166° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ames from Greenville, Mississippi?

The distance from Ames to Greenville, Mississippi is 612.1 miles (985.1 km) as the crow flies. Greenville, Mississippi is located SSE of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734.5 miles, taking about 14h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Greenville, Mississippi in Mississippi.

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. 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 Greenville, Mississippi. 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 Greenville, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 47min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 44min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 13min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Greenville, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Greenville, Mississippi
33.41°N, 91.06°W
America/Chicago
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients