How far is Ankeny, IA from Asbury, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Asbury, IA is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Asbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Asbury.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
15 m · 4 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
829 ft · 37 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 1st Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Northeast 94th Avenue
8.5 mi · 13 min · Northeast 94th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Road
28 mi · 32 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Take the exit right
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast
5.9 mi · 8 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 28 min · Marion Airport Road
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Continue on 200th Avenue
21.6 mi · 25 min · 200th Avenue
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Turn left onto Sundown Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Sundown Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 20 East, US 52 South
1654 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Arterial
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Arterial
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Turn left onto Asbury Road
2907 ft · 1 min · Asbury Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Asbury Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Asbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lincoln Highway
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ankeny and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Asbury?
The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Ankeny and 92.1 miles from Asbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ankeny and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asbury.
Stop Ideas Near Newhall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Asbury. Straight-line distance: 155.99 mi (251.04 km).
#1 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 70,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7297100, -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Asbury
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,841 |
| Coordinates | 42.5144500, -90.7515200 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Asbury (-90.75152, 42.51445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.20 | $60.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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