How far is Ankeny, IA from Mapleton, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Mapleton, IA is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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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 Mapleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Mapleton.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto M Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · M Avenue
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Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on 210th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 210th Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
1999 ft · 49 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
3081 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
14 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Mapleton.
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.
Sunny leaving Ankeny and Sunny near Mapleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Mapleton?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Ankeny and 67.6 miles from Mapleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ankeny and Sunny near Mapleton.
Stop Ideas Near Dedham
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 Dedham.
Creston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Mapleton. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.27 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 Mapleton
City in Monona County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 42.1658200, -95.7930600 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mapleton (-95.79306, 42.16582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
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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