How far is Ankeny, IA from Clive, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Clive, IA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Clive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Clive.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-35 south: Des Moines
1978 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 235 West: Des Moines
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 73rd Street, 8th Street, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines
1301 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto 73rd Street
2230 ft · 54 sec · 73rd Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1767 ft · 38 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 78th Street
860 ft · 38 sec · Northwest 78th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 78th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Clive.
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.
John MacVicar Freeway
Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
10.2 mi · 00h 13m
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 Partly Sunny near Clive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Clive?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Ankeny and 9.4 miles from Clive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ankeny and Partly Sunny near Clive.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
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 Des Moines.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Clive. Straight-line distance: 10.68 mi (17.18 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 Clive
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 17,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.6030400, -93.7241100 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clive (-93.72411, 41.60304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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