Ames to Oshawa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ames from Oshawa?

The distance from Ames to Oshawa is 756.8 miles (1217.9 km) as the crow flies. Oshawa is located ENE of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 908.1 miles, taking about 18h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Ames is in Iowa, United States, while Oshawa is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Oshawa. 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.