How far is Ankeny, IA from Coo n Rapids, IA?

The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Coo n Rapids, IA is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
62.17 mi
01h 29m
Flight
56.05 mi
90.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.05 mi
Kilometers
90.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.17 mi
Kilometers
100.06 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coo n Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Ankeny
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ankeny
2026-04-16T01:53
Arrive Coo n Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Perry
IA

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States

From Ankeny
31 mi
00h 44m
To Coo n Rapids
31.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Coo n Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Coo n Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    15 m · 4 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street

    829 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Walnut Street

  3. 3

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

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Polk City Drive

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Polk City Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mile Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mile Long Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest 112th Street

    2564 ft · 49 sec · Northwest 112th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Saylorville Drive

    37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Saylorville Drive

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Saylorville Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest Saylorville Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1767 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Granger Drive

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 28 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Railway Street

    2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1879 ft · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Coo n Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
33.6 mi · 54%
Northwest Granger Drive
16.5 mi · 27%
Northwest Polk City Drive
3.79 mi · 6%
West 1st Street
3.23 mi · 5%
Northwest Saylorville Drive
1.73 mi · 3%
Mile Long Bridge
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

20.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 44m from Ankeny
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ankeny and Mostly Clear near Coo n Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Coo n Rapids?

The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Ankeny and 31.1 miles from Coo n Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ankeny and Mostly Clear near Coo n Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Perry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perry.

RAIL

Creston

89 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Osceola

94 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Coo n Rapids. Straight-line distance: 56.05 mi (90.21 km).

Ankeny

#1 Ankeny

The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population70,068
Coordinates41.7297100, -93.6057700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
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#2 Coo n Rapids

City in Carroll and Guthrie counties in the U.

Population1,221
Coordinates41.8708200, -94.6774800
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Ankeny (-93.60577, 41.72971)
End: Coo n Rapids (-94.67748, 41.87082)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ankeny and Coo n Rapids. The current time is 01:53:05.

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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.