How far is Alta, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alta and Ankeny is 108.11 miles (173.99 km).
Flight distance from Alta, IA to Ankeny, IA is 108.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Alta to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alta, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 153.51 miles (247.06 km) by car.
Driving from Alta to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Alta
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1916 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°40'25"N 95°17'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.6735900 |
| Longitude | -95.2905500 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located on the Des Moines River in central Iowa. Ankeny is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Ankeny Historical Museum and the Ankeny Civic Center.
| Population | 70068 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°43'47"N 93°36'21"W |
| Latitude | 41.7297100 |
| Longitude | -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Ankeny: Southwest 3rd Street (-93.60577,41.72962)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alta and Ankeny
The distance between Alta and Ankeny is 247 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 44 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 Alta and Ankeny. The current time is 06:38:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.51 liters (5.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alta and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alta to Ankeny is $17.79 (diesel $25.18).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $17.79 | $19.49 | $22.01 | $25.18 |
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 May 08, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alta and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
