Ames to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

607.8 miles 978.1 km · straight line
729.3 miles estimated 1173.7 km · driving distance
14h 40min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ames from Parker?

The distance from Ames to Parker is 607.8 miles (978.1 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located WSW of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 729.3 miles, taking about 14h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Parker in Colorado.

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 Parker. 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 Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 40min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 36min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 4min $88–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Parker

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients