How far is Story City, IA from Ames, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Story City and Ames is 10.61 miles (17.07 km).

Flight distance from Story City, IA to Ames, IA is 10.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Story City, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 11.88 miles (19.12 km) by car.

Driving from Story City to Ames will take approximately 00 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Story City

City in Iowa

Population 3320
GPS Coordinates 42°11'14"N 93°35'45"W
Latitude 42.1872100
Longitude -93.5957700
Altitude 306
Country United States
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#2 Ames

The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. It is located on the Des Moines River in central Iowa. Ames is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Iowa State University campus and the Ames Historical Society.

Population 67033
GPS Coordinates 42°2'5"N 93°37'12"W
Latitude 42.0347100
Longitude -93.6199400
Altitude 287
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Story City and Ames

The distance between Story City and Ames is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Story City and Ames. The current time is 09:37:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.59 liters (0.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Story City and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Story City to Ames is $1.38 (diesel $1.95).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $1.38 $1.51 $1.7 $1.95

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Story City and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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