How far is Ankeny, IA from Springville, IA?

The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Springville, IA is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.7 mi
02h 36m
Flight
113.56 mi
182.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.56 mi
Kilometers
182.75 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.7 mi
Kilometers
203.91 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Ankeny
Wed, Apr 29, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ankeny
2026-04-29T18:05
Arrive Springville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ankeny
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Tama
IA

City in Tokyo, Japan

From Ankeny
63.3 mi
01h 18m
To Springville
63.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Springville.

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 94th Avenue

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Northeast 94th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Road

    28 mi · 32 min · Northeast Hubbell Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    2792 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 73rd Street

    26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Collins Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Marion Airport Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Marion Airport Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Springville Road

    155 m · 10 sec · Springville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 6th Street

    1105 ft · 25 sec · 6th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1008 ft · 26 sec · 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1873 ft · 40 sec · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto John Street

    62 m · 11 sec · John Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Water Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Water Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 29%
Northeast Hubbell Road
28.5 mi · 22%
73rd Street
26.8 mi · 21%
IA 100 East
10.4 mi · 8%
Northeast 94th Avenue
8.45 mi · 7%
Collins Road Northeast
5.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

37 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tama
01h 18m from Ankeny
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ankeny and Chance Rain Showers near Springville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Springville?

The road trip is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Tama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Ankeny and 63.4 miles from Springville.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ankeny and Chance Rain Showers near Springville.

Stop Ideas Near Tama

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tama, 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 Tama.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

106 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Springville. Straight-line distance: 113.56 mi (182.75 km).

Ankeny

#1 Ankeny

The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population70,068
Coordinates41.7297100, -93.6057700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Springville

#2 Springville

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,149
Coordinates42.0594500, -91.4426700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Ankeny (-93.60577, 41.72971)
End: Springville (-91.44267, 42.05945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Ankeny and Springville. The current time is 18:05:01.

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.