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Weekend Drives from Ames, IA

Routes

30

Avg Distance

108 mi

Avg Drive

2h 11m

Destinations

30

Ames, IA sits within easy reach of 30 different destinations, all doable in a day. With 30 routes under 4 hours one way, you have options ranging from quick escapes to fuller day trips averaging 112 miles.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Ames, IA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Ames, IA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Ames, IA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 112 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Ames, IA → Dallas Center, IA

43.3 mi 1h 4m Score: 6/10

Ames, IA → Adel, IA

54 mi 1h 7m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Clarion, IA

60 mi 1h 16m Score: 9/10

Ames, IA → Belmond, IA

64 mi 1h 22m Score: 9/10

Ames, IA → Buffalo (historical), IA

72.4 mi 1h 31m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Carroll, IA

67.7 mi 1h 32m Score: 7/10

Ames, IA → Belle Plaine, IA

76.4 mi 1h 33m Score: 7/10

Ames, IA → Coo n Rapids, IA

68.2 mi 1h 36m Score: 9/10

Ames, IA → Mason City, IA

90.4 mi 1h 45m Score: 7/10

Ames, IA → Brooklyn, IA

81.3 mi 1h 45m Score: 9/10

Ames, IA → Cedar Falls, IA

93.4 mi 1h 52m Score: 7/10

Ames, IA → Waterloo, IA

97.6 mi 1h 56m Score: 7/10

Ames, IA → Fairfax, IA

101.3 mi 2h 4m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Albia, IA

98.8 mi 2h 5m Score: 7/10

Ames, IA → Ely, IA

110.6 mi 2h 14m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Algona, IA

107.6 mi 2h 17m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Avoca, IA

127.3 mi 2h 23m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Lisbon, IA

119.4 mi 2h 23m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Tiffin, IA

120.7 mi 2h 23m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Springville, IA

121.3 mi 2h 26m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Mechanicsville, IA

126.5 mi 2h 30m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Centerville, IA

120.2 mi 2h 38m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Alta, IA

134 mi 2h 40m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Oakland, IA

140.7 mi 2h 43m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Villisca, IA

147.4 mi 2h 57m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Cascade, IA

152.5 mi 3h 2m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Strawberry Point, IA

153.3 mi 3h 3m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Washington, IA

156.6 mi 3h 7m Score: 9/10

Ames, IA → Bedford, IA

152.7 mi 3h 9m Score: 8/10

Ames, IA → Carter Lake, IA

171.4 mi 3h 15m Score: 8/10

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