How far is Ankeny, IA from Pleasant Hill, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Pleasant Hill, IA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Pleasant Hill.
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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 · 37 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-35 south: Des Moines
1978 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 235 West: Des Moines
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Guthrie Avenue
1472 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Guthrie Avenue
830 ft · 22 sec · Guthrie Avenue
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on East 21st Street
1165 ft · 42 sec · East 21st Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto East 30th Street
1 km · 2 min · East 30th Street
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Turn left onto Dean Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dean Avenue
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Continue on Fairview Drive
2694 ft · 1 min · Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto North Pleasant Hill Boulevard
2253 ft · 1 min · North Pleasant Hill Boulevard
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Turn left onto Doanes Park Road
19 m · 5 sec · Doanes Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doanes Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Pleasant Hill.
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.
I-35 south
Merge slight left
4.66 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ankeny and Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Ankeny and 7.5 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ankeny and Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Saylorville
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 Saylorville.
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.71 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 Pleasant Hill
American city in Iowa
| Population | 10,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.5838800, -93.5199400 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hill (-93.51994, 41.58388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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