How far is Ankeny, IA from Mount Ayr, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Mount Ayr, IA is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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 Warren County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Mount Ayr.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Mount Ayr.
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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 left
60 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 2: Leon, Mount Ayr
2038 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 2
20.4 mi · 29 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on South Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Street
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Turn right onto South Polk Street
1381 ft · 1 min · South Polk Street
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
88 m · 13 sec · East Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Mount Ayr.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Northwest 2nd Street
Keep slight left
60 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Ankeny and Partly Cloudy near Mount Ayr.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Mount Ayr?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
New Virginia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Ankeny and 49.8 miles from Mount Ayr.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Ankeny and Partly Cloudy near Mount Ayr.
Stop Ideas Near New Virginia
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 New Virginia.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Mount Ayr. Straight-line distance: 77.39 mi (124.54 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 Mount Ayr
City in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,601 |
| Coordinates | 40.7147100, -94.2352300 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Ayr (-94.23523, 40.71471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
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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