How far is Ankeny, IA from Woodward, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Woodward, IA is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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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 Woodward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Woodward.
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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
10.1 mi · 13 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 210: Woodward, Woodward Resource Center
2057 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Woodward.
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
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
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 Woodward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Woodward?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Ankeny and 11.6 miles from Woodward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ankeny and Sunny near Woodward.
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 Woodward. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.78 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 Woodward
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,472 |
| Coordinates | 41.8569300, -93.9219000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodward (-93.9219, 41.85693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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