How far is Ankeny, IA from Centerville, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Centerville, IA is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
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.
The most populous city in Story County, Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Centerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Centerville.
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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
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Business I 35, US 30: Ames, Iowa State University, Nevada
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Business I 35, US 30 West: Ames, Iowa State University
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto T Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · T Avenue
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Turn left onto 210th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 210th Street
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Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1356 ft · 27 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
1331 ft · 29 sec · West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn right onto Marion Street
2912 ft · 1 min · Marion Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 12th Street
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Continue on West 12th Street
60 m · 4 sec · West 12th Street
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Continue on Mallard Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Mallard Avenue
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Continue on 188th Road
1 mi · 2 min · 188th Road
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Turn right onto Leaf Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Leaf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leaf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Centerville.
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.
West 1st Street
Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Centerville?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Ames is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Ankeny and 22.1 miles from Centerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ankeny and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Stop Ideas Near Ames
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 Ames.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 30.28 mi (48.73 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 Centerville
Centerville is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0927600, -93.9355100 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerville (-93.93551, 42.09276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.94 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $9.38 | $18.75 |
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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