The city of Ames is conveniently located near the intersection of Interstates 35 and 80 in the center of the state of Iowa. Iowa State University is located just off Highway 30 that runs along the southern edge of Ames. All Ames hotels and dining options can be reached in less than ten minutes by car.

• Chicago, Illinois is approximately 5-6 hours from Ames,
• Kansas City, Missouri is 3 hours,
• Omaha, Nebraska is 3 hours, and
• Minneapolis, Minnesota is 3 hours away.

Click here for directions to the Iowa State University campus