How far is Ankeny, IA from Oakland, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Oakland, IA is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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 Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Oakland.
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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 right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Avoca, Harlan
1824 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight
14 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Kearney Street
112 m · 17 sec · North Kearney Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ankeny and Mostly Cloudy near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Oakland?
The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Casey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Ankeny and 58.1 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.11 one way or $32.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ankeny and Mostly Cloudy near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Casey
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 Casey.
Creston
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 97.1 mi (156.26 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 Oakland
Oakland is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3091600, -95.3966700 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-95.39667, 41.30916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $3.94 | $16.11 | $32.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $17.49 | $34.99 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
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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