How far is Storm Lake, IA from Ames, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Storm Lake and Ames is 91.36 miles (147.04 km).
Flight distance from Storm Lake, IA to Ames, IA is 91.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Storm Lake to Ames with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Storm Lake, Iowa to Ames, Iowa is: 127.12 miles (204.58 km) by car.
Driving from Storm Lake to Ames will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Storm Lake
City in Iowa
| Population | 10438 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°38'28"N 95°12'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.6410900 |
| Longitude | -95.2097200 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Ames: 13th Street (-93.619967,42.034517)
Estimated Travel Time Between Storm Lake and Ames
The distance between Storm Lake and Ames is 205 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 16 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 Storm Lake and Ames. The current time is 20:21:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.98 liters (4.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Storm Lake and Ames.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Storm Lake to Ames is $14.74 (diesel $20.85).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $14.74 | $16.14 | $18.23 | $20.85 |
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 April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Storm Lake and Ames (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
