How far is Ankeny, IA from Ida Grove, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Ida Grove, IA is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carroll and Guthrie counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Ida Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Ida Grove.
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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 · 42 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Polk City Drive
3.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Polk City Drive
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Turn left onto West Bridge Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Bridge Road
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Continue on Mile Long Bridge
1.5 km · 2 min · Mile Long Bridge
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Continue on Northwest 112th Street
2564 ft · 49 sec · Northwest 112th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Saylorville Drive
37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Saylorville Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Saylorville Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest Saylorville Drive
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Take the ramp left
1767 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 28 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Railway Street
2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
34.3 mi · 48 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 6th Street
1350 ft · 21 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
13.7 mi · 19 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto 270th Street
7.9 mi · 11 min · 270th Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on 220th Street
17 mi · 24 min · 220th Street
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Moorehead Avenue
2150 ft · 45 sec · Moorehead Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
34 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Ida Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
34.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ankeny and Mostly Sunny near Ida Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Ida Grove?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Coo n Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Ankeny and 65.5 miles from Ida Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ankeny and Mostly Sunny near Ida Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Coo n Rapids
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 Coo n Rapids.
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Ida Grove. Straight-line distance: 104.76 mi (168.6 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 Ida Grove
City in Ida County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,037 |
| Coordinates | 42.3449900, -95.4716700 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ida Grove (-95.47167, 42.34499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
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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