Ames to Lakeville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ames from Lakeville?

The distance from Ames to Lakeville is 181.7 miles (292.4 km) as the crow flies. Lakeville is located N of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 227.1 miles, taking about 4h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Lakeville in Minnesota.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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