How far is Ankeny, IA from Park View, IA?

The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Park View, IA is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.78 mi
03h 14m
Flight
157.85 mi
254.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.85 mi
Kilometers
254.03 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.78 mi
Kilometers
279.67 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park View
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in Ankeny
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ankeny
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Park View
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ankeny
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Williamsburg
IA

City in Iowa

From Ankeny
86.7 mi
01h 37m
To Park View
87.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Park View.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Park View.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    15 m · 4 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street

    829 ft · 37 sec · Southwest Walnut Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-35 south: Des Moines

    1978 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport

    955 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    157.8 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt

    1744 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Brady Street

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Brady Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1866 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 267th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 267th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grove Road

    900 ft · 45 sec · Grove Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park View Drive

    37 m · 8 sec · Park View Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right

    45 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Park View.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
159 mi · 91%
North Brady Street
6.98 mi · 4%
I-35 south
5.04 mi · 3%
West 1st Street
1.4 mi · 1%
267th Street
0.83 mi
US 61 North
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight right

158 mi · 02h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
01h 37m from Ankeny
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ankeny and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Park View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Park View?

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Ankeny and 87.1 miles from Park View.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ankeny and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Park View.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Park View. Straight-line distance: 157.85 mi (254.03 km).

Ankeny

#1 Ankeny

The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population70,068
Coordinates41.7297100, -93.6057700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Park View

#2 Park View

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population2,389
Coordinates41.6942000, -90.5456900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Ankeny (-93.60577, 41.72971)
End: Park View (-90.54569, 41.6942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ankeny and Park View. The current time is 05:42:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.