How far is Ankeny, IA from Dyersville, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Dyersville, IA is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Dyersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Dyersville.
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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
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Waterloo
2998 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
53.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR X49: Dyersvile
1483 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto 332nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 332nd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 1st Avenue West
3 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue West
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southeast
17 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Dyersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ankeny and Sunny near Dyersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Dyersville?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Ankeny and 90 miles from Dyersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ankeny and Sunny near Dyersville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Dyersville. Straight-line distance: 137.53 mi (221.34 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 Dyersville
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 4,441 |
| Coordinates | 42.4844400, -91.1229100 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dyersville (-91.12291, 42.48444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
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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