How far is Ankeny, IA from Fairfax, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Fairfax, IA is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Fairfax.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Northeast 94th Avenue
8.5 mi · 13 min · Northeast 94th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Road
28 mi · 32 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Take the exit right
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
27.3 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairfax
3092 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 80th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 4 min · 80th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn left onto Losey Avenue
14 m · 3 sec · Losey Avenue
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Continue on Losey Avenue
1166 ft · 53 sec · Losey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vanderbilt Street
151 m · 22 sec · Vanderbilt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vanderbilt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Fairfax.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lincoln Highway
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 00h 43m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Ankeny and 53.4 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Ankeny and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Le Grand
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 94.86 mi (152.66 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 Fairfax
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,934 |
| Coordinates | 41.9194500, -91.7810100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-91.78101, 41.91945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.00 | $39.99 |
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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