Ames to Saint George: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1113.5 miles 1792 km · straight line
1336.2 miles estimated 2150.4 km · driving distance
26h 53min estimated drive time
$129 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Ames from Saint George?

The distance from Ames to Saint George is 1113.5 miles (1792 km) as the crow flies. Saint George is located W of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1336.2 miles, taking about 26h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Saint George in Utah.

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. 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 Saint George. 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 Saint George

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 53min $129 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 16min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~34h 57min $160–$468* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Saint George

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Saint George
37.10°N, 113.58°W
America/Denver
823m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 371 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients