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About Roland, IA

Roland is a small farming town in central Iowa, about 15 miles north of Ames via Highway 69. Most visitors drive up from Ames or connect through I-35 from Des Moines. The area is classic Iowa prairie with corn and soybean fields stretching to the horizon. Roland's biggest moment comes when RAGBRAI, Iowa's famous week-long bicycle ride, rolls through town, bringing thousands of cyclists to this community of under 1,600 residents.

Where is Roland, IA on the map?

Roland, IA is in United States, at 42.166, -93.503 - about 19 km north-east of Gilbert, IA.

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The closest airport to Roland, IA is Des Moines International Airport, 81 km (about 1 h 6 min by car).

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