How far is Ankeny, IA from Earlham, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Earlham, IA is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Earlham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Earlham.
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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
18.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR P57: Earlham
1519 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto I Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · I Avenue
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Continue on County Road P57
1570 ft · 31 sec · County Road P57
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Continue on North Chestnut Avenue
2281 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
118 m · 22 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Locust Avenue
73 m · 11 sec · Northwest Locust Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Locust Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Earlham.
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.
I 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
18.9 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.
Sunny leaving Ankeny and Sunny near Earlham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Earlham?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Clive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Ankeny and 19.6 miles from Earlham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ankeny and Sunny near Earlham.
Stop Ideas Near Clive
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 Clive.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Earlham. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.56 km).
#1 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 70,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7297100, -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Earlham (-94.12412, 41.49193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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