How far is Ankeny, IA from Waterloo, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ankeny and Waterloo is 83.48 miles (134.35 km).
Flight distance from Ankeny, IA to Waterloo, IA is 83.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Ankeny to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ankeny, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 117.6 miles (189.25 km) by car.
Driving from Ankeny to Waterloo will take approximately 01 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located on the Des Moines River in central Iowa. Ankeny is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Ankeny Historical Museum and the Ankeny Civic Center.
| Population | 70068 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°43'47"N 93°36'21"W |
| Latitude | 41.7297100 |
| Longitude | -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
| Population | 67292 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.4927600 |
| Longitude | -92.3429600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waterloo: West 4th Street (-92.342752,42.492625)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ankeny and Waterloo
The distance between Ankeny and Waterloo is 189 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Ankeny and Waterloo. The current time is 05:55:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.71 liters (4.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ankeny and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ankeny to Waterloo is $13.63 (diesel $19.29).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $13.63 | $14.93 | $16.86 | $19.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ankeny and Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
