How far is Ankeny, IA from Huxley, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Huxley, IA is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Huxley.
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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
1539 ft · 49 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Ankeny Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Ankeny Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 14th Street
8.1 mi · 11 min · Northeast 14th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
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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.
Northeast 14th Street
Continue on Northeast 14th Street
8.08 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Ankeny and Sunny near Huxley.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Huxley?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Alleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Ankeny and 5.8 miles from Huxley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ankeny and Sunny near Huxley.
Stop Ideas Near Alleman
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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 Huxley. Straight-line distance: 11.44 mi (18.41 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 Huxley
City in Story County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 4,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8952700, -93.6007700 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huxley (-93.60077, 41.89527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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