How far is Ankeny, IA from Britt, IA?

The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Britt, IA is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.69 mi
02h 21m
Flight
95.05 mi
152.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.05 mi
Kilometers
152.97 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.69 mi
Kilometers
179.74 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Britt
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM CDT
Return by in Ankeny
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ankeny
2026-04-18T00:48
Arrive Britt
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ankeny
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blairsburg
IA

Township in Hamilton County, Iowa

From Ankeny
55.9 mi
01h 10m
To Britt
55.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Britt.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Britt.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    15 m · 4 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street

    829 ft · 37 sec · Southwest Walnut Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    49.6 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge

    1664 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69

    1984 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Little Wall Lake Road

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Little Wall Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 220th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 220th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    12.3 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Avenue North

    1680 ft · 34 sec · Main Avenue North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Britt.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 1st Street
51.5 mi · 46%
Little Wall Lake Road
19.5 mi · 17%
220th Street
14.4 mi · 13%
US 20 West
3.63 mi · 3%
US 69
0.38 mi
Main Avenue North
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

West 1st Street

Merge slight left

49.6 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blairsburg
01h 10m from Ankeny
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Ankeny and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Britt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Britt?

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blairsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Ankeny and 55.8 miles from Britt.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Ankeny and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Britt.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Britt. Straight-line distance: 95.05 mi (152.97 km).

Ankeny

#1 Ankeny

The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population70,068
Coordinates41.7297100, -93.6057700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Britt

#2 Britt

Human settlement in Hancock County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,928
Coordinates43.0977400, -93.8018900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Ankeny (-93.60577, 41.72971)
End: Britt (-93.80189, 43.09774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ankeny and Britt. The current time is 00:48:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.