Ames to Liberal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ames from Liberal?

The distance from Ames to Liberal is 519.5 miles (836.1 km) as the crow flies. Liberal is located SW of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 623.4 miles, taking about 12h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Liberal in Kansas.

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 Liberal. 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.