Ames to Ramsey, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

223.1 miles 359 km · straight line
278.9 miles estimated 448.8 km · driving distance
5h 37min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Ames from Ramsey, Minnesota?

The distance from Ames to Ramsey, Minnesota is 223.1 miles (359 km) as the crow flies. Ramsey, Minnesota is located N of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 278.9 miles, taking about 5h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Ramsey, Minnesota in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames and Ramsey, Minnesota. 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 Ramsey, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 37min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 44min $22–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 20min $33–$98* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Ramsey, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Ramsey, Minnesota
45.26°N, 93.45°W
America/Chicago
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 74 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 111.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients