Ames to McCall: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1140.7 miles 1835.7 km · straight line
1368.8 miles estimated 2202.8 km · driving distance
27h 32min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Ames from McCall?

The distance from Ames to McCall is 1140.7 miles (1835.7 km) as the crow flies. McCall is located WNW of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1368.8 miles, taking about 27h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and McCall in Idaho.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 32min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 2min $110–$205* Budget
Train ~35h 48min $164–$479* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & McCall

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
McCall
44.91°N, 116.10°W
America/Boise
1524m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients