How far is Ankeny, IA from Perry, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Perry, IA is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Perry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Perry.
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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
3.5 mi · 5 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
2894 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Willis Avenue
62 m · 13 sec · Willis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Perry.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northwest Granger Drive
Merge slight left onto Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ankeny and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Perry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Perry?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Ankeny and 15.9 miles from Perry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ankeny and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Perry.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
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 Granger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Perry. Straight-line distance: 26.91 mi (43.3 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 Perry
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 7,896 |
| Coordinates | 41.8386000, -94.1071800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry (-94.10718, 41.8386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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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