How far is Ankeny, IA from Sioux Center, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Sioux Center, IA is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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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 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Sioux Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Sioux Center.
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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
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
49.6 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
1664 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
121.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue
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Continue on Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140
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Continue on County Road L14
7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14
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Continue on Kiwi Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 460th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
1587 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on Kennedy Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Turn left onto 450th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 450th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 450th Street
25 m · 5 sec · 450th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 450th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 450th Street
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Continue on 8th Street Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Street Southeast
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Continue on Highway 10 West
2721 ft · 58 sec · Highway 10 West
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Continue on 450th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 450th Street
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Sioux Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 West
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ankeny and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Sioux Center?
The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Jolley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Ankeny and 113.8 miles from Sioux Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ankeny and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux Center.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Sioux Center. Straight-line distance: 160.89 mi (258.93 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 Sioux Center
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 7,665 |
| Coordinates | 43.0797100, -96.1755800 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sioux Center (-96.17558, 43.07971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.24 | $60.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.11 | $68.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.33 | $74.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.54 | $85.08 |
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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