How far is Story City, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Story City and Des Moines is 40.54 miles (65.24 km).

Flight distance from Story City, IA to Des Moines, IA is 40.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Story City, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 44.06 miles (70.91 km) by car.

Driving from Story City to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 42 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 Des Moines

The capital of Iowa. It is located in central Iowa. Des Moines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Science Center of Iowa.

Population 212312
GPS Coordinates 41°36'2"N 93°36'33"W
Latitude 41.6005400
Longitude -93.6091100
Altitude 266
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Story City and Des Moines

The distance between Story City and Des Moines is 71 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 47 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 Des Moines. The current time is 09:15:28.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.89 liters (1.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Story City and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Story City to Des Moines is $5.11 (diesel $7.23).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $5.11 $5.59 $6.32 $7.23

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 Des Moines (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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