Miles between Ames, IA and Elgin, IL

There are
318 mi
from Ames, IA to Elgin, IL

That's the driving distance. It would take 6 hours 14 mins to go from Ames, Iowa to Elgin, Illinois.

The flight distance (direct flight from Ames, IA to Elgin, IL) is 274.24 mi.

318 mi = 511.77 kms