Miles between Elgin, IL and Ames, IA

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

That's the driving distance. It would take 6 hours 13 mins to go from Elgin, Illinois to Ames, Iowa.

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

317 mi = 510.39 kms