Miles between Ames, IA and South Elgin, IL

There are
315 mi
from Ames, IA to South Elgin, IL

That's the driving distance. It would take 6 hours 7 mins to go from Ames, Iowa to South Elgin, Illinois.

The flight distance (direct flight from Ames, IA to South Elgin, IL) is 273.77 mi.

315 mi = 506.54 kms