How far is Ankeny, IA from Buffalo (historical), IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Buffalo (historical), IA is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Buffalo (historical).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Buffalo (historical).
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
15 m · 7 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street
1897 ft · 1 min · Southwest Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Ordnance Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Ordnance Road
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Turn left onto Southwest State Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest State Street
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Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169, US 6: Adel, Winterset
1742 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto North Avenue
147 m · 9 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Guthrie Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Guthrie Street
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Continue on North Avenue
13.7 mi · 21 min · North Avenue
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Continue on Clark Tower Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Tower Road
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Turn left onto St Charles Road
105 m · 10 sec · St Charles Road
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Turn right onto Maple Lane
59 m · 9 sec · Maple Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Buffalo (historical).
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.
North Avenue
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13.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ankeny and Sunny near Buffalo (historical).
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Buffalo (historical)?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Waukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Ankeny and 23.8 miles from Buffalo (historical).
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ankeny and Sunny near Buffalo (historical).
Stop Ideas Near Waukee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Buffalo (historical). Straight-line distance: 35.5 mi (57.13 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 Buffalo (historical)
Buffalo (historical) is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3111000, -94.0035600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (historical) (-94.00356, 41.3111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.85 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Premium | $4.74 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
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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