How far is it from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), to Ames, TX, ?

The distance between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and Ames, TX, is 41 mi by road.

What is the best route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), to Ames, TX, ?

The fastest route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), to Ames, TX, covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Ames, TX from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)?

Ames, TX lies roughly to the east of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Which roads does the route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ames, TX follow?

The drive from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ames, TX mainly follows FM 1960.

Which towns do you pass between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ames, TX?

Towns on the route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ames, TX include Humble, Dayton, Liberty.

Are there charging stations between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ames, TX?

Yes. You can charge along the route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ames, TX, including Cracker Barrel (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 729 (350 kW); Pines of Louetta North (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Ames, TX

Distance: 41 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ames, TX takes about 1 h 5 min via FM 1960. The distance is 41 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Humble, TX, Dayton, TX, Liberty, TX. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 41 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn right 135 yd
3 Turn right 1 mi
4 Turn left 132 yd
5 Turn slightly right onto Mecom Road 1 mi
6 Keep slightly left 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Will Clayton Parkway 8 mi
8 Turn left onto Atascocita Road 4 mi

9 Turn right onto FM 1960 18 mi
10 Turn right onto North Cleveland Street 1 mi
11 Turn left onto United States Highway 90 West 10 mi
12 Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Drive 1 mi
13 Turn sharp left onto Bakers Circle North 1 mi
14 Arrive onto Bakers Circle North

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The return trip from Ames, TX to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) covers roughly the same distance, 41 mi.

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Charging points along the way

46 chargers

Cracker BarrelCCS, CHAdeMO · 24400 Highway 59 N, Kingwood, TX, 77339350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 729CCS · 15919 North Freeway, Houston, TX, 77090350 kW
Pines of Louetta NorthCCS · 1620 Louetta Rd, Spring, TX, 77388350 kW
Ramada by Wyndham Houston Intercontinental Airport East - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 6115 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX, 77338250 kW
Spring, TX - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 294 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX, 77388250 kW

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Ames, TX → Kenefick, TX16 mi · 25 min Ames, TX → Liberty, TX6 mi · 15 min Ames, TX → Hardin, TX11 mi · 20 min Ames, TX → Anahuac, TX32 mi · 50 min Ames, TX → Piney Point Village, TX59 mi · 1 h 20 min Ames, TX → Devers, TX11 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), {fromState} to Ames, TX, {toState}?: The distance between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), {fromState} and Ames, TX, {toState} is 41 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), {fromState} to Ames, TX, {toState}?: The drive from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), {fromState} to Ames, TX, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), {fromState} to Ames, TX, {toState}?: The fastest route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), {fromState} to Ames, TX, {toState} covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Ames, TX from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)?: Ames, TX lies roughly to the east of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Which roads does the route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ames, TX follow?: The drive from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ames, TX mainly follows FM 1960.
Which towns do you pass between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ames, TX?: Towns on the route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ames, TX include Humble, Dayton, Liberty.
Are there charging stations between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ames, TX?: Yes. You can charge along the route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ames, TX, including Cracker Barrel (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 729 (350 kW); Pines of Louetta North (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

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