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.
#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 |
#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 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 07:14:52.
| 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 April 26, 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.
