Ames to Orland Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.1 miles 479.7 km · straight line
372.6 miles estimated 599.6 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Ames from Orland Park?

The distance from Ames to Orland Park is 298.1 miles (479.7 km) as the crow flies. Orland Park is located E of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.6 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Orland Park in Illinois.

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. 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 Orland Park. 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 Orland Park

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Orland Park

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Orland Park
41.63°N, 87.85°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients