Ames to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

499.8 miles 804.4 km · straight line
578.4 miles actual route 930.8 km · driving distance
10h 11min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Ames from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Ames to Oklahoma City is 499.8 miles (804.4 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located SSW of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 578.4 miles, taking about 10h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Oklahoma City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 11min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 13min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~13h 14min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM