How far is Ames, IA from Ankeny, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ames and Ankeny is 21.09 miles (33.93 km).

Flight distance from Ames, IA to Ankeny, IA is 21.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ames, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 25.02 miles (40.26 km) by car.

Driving from Ames to Ankeny will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 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
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Ames and Ankeny

The distance between Ames and Ankeny is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 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 Ames and Ankeny. The current time is 00:53:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.34 liters (0.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ames and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ames to Ankeny is $2.9 (diesel $4.1).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $2.9 $3.18 $3.59 $4.1

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ames and Ankeny (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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