How far is Ankeny, IA from Bondurant, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Bondurant, IA is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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American city in Iowa
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Bondurant.
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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
5.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast 94th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 72nd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 72nd Street
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Continue on Grant Street North
2965 ft · 1 min · Grant Street North
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
91 m · 13 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Bondurant.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northeast 94th Avenue
Continue on Northeast 94th Avenue
5.49 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ankeny and Mostly Sunny near Bondurant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Bondurant?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Ankeny and 4.8 miles from Bondurant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ankeny and Mostly Sunny near Bondurant.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhart
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 Bondurant. Straight-line distance: 7.67 mi (12.35 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 Bondurant
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 7,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.7005400, -93.4621600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bondurant (-93.46216, 41.70054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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