Ames to Voyageurs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

448.3 miles 721.5 km · straight line
538 miles estimated 865.8 km · driving distance
10h 49min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Ames from Voyageurs?

The distance from Ames to Voyageurs is 448.3 miles (721.5 km) as the crow flies. Voyageurs is located N of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 538 miles, taking about 10h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Voyageurs in Minnesota.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames and Voyageurs. 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 Voyageurs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 49min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 59min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 17min $65–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Voyageurs

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Voyageurs
48.50°N, 92.83°W
America/Chicago
340m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients