How far is it from Sheldahl, IA, to Ames, IA, ?

The distance between Sheldahl, IA, and Ames, IA, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sheldahl, IA, to Ames, IA, ?

The drive from Sheldahl, IA, to Ames, IA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Sheldahl, IA, to Ames, IA, ?

The fastest route from Sheldahl, IA, to Ames, IA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Ames, IA from Sheldahl, IA?

Ames, IA lies roughly to the north of Sheldahl, IA.

Are there charging stations between Sheldahl, IA and Ames, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sheldahl, IA to Ames, IA, including Kwik Star - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); AMES EV DC1 (150 kW); Ames Ford Lincoln (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 21.

Sheldahl, IA Ames, IA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Sheldahl, IA to Ames, IA takes about 30 min via US 69. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 17 mi

1 Depart right onto 4th Street 81 yd
2 Turn left onto Story Street 109 yd
3 Turn right onto Y Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto 6th Avenue 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto 330th Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto State Highway 210 4 mi
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly right 33 yd

9 Exit roundabout right 10 mi
10 Turn left onto South 3rd Street 1 mi
11 Turn right onto South Walnut Avenue 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Clark Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Main Street 1 mi
14 Continue straight onto Northwestern Avenue 135 yd
15 Arrive left onto Northwestern Avenue

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The return trip from Ames, IA to Sheldahl, IA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Charging points along the way

21 chargers

Kwik Star - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 1910 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames, IA, 50010250 kW
AMES EV DC1CCS, CHAdeMO · 2108 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames, IA, 50010150 kW
Ames Ford LincolnCCS · 123 Airport Rd., Ames, IA, 50010150 kW
DeYarman CDJR AmesCCS · 1700 SE 16th St., Ames, IA, 5001060 kW
303 W BroadwayCCS, CHAdeMO · 303 W Broadway, Polk City, IA, 5022650 kW

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Ames, IA → Luther, IA16 mi · 25 min Ames, IA → Roland, IA17 mi · 25 min Ames, IA → Boone, IA17 mi · 25 min Ames, IA → Nevada, IA9 mi · 20 min Ames, IA → Kelley, IA10 mi · 20 min Ames, IA → Des Moines, IA36 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Sheldahl, IA, {fromState} to Ames, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Sheldahl, IA, {fromState} and Ames, IA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sheldahl, IA, {fromState} to Ames, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Sheldahl, IA, {fromState} to Ames, IA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Sheldahl, IA, {fromState} to Ames, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sheldahl, IA, {fromState} to Ames, IA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Ames, IA from Sheldahl, IA?: Ames, IA lies roughly to the north of Sheldahl, IA.
Are there charging stations between Sheldahl, IA and Ames, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sheldahl, IA to Ames, IA, including Kwik Star - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); AMES EV DC1 (150 kW); Ames Ford Lincoln (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 21.

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