How far is Audubon, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Audubon, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Dallas County, Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Audubon and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon and Ankeny.
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Start on South Market Street
3280 ft · 1 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Highway 71
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 71
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Turn left onto State Highway 44
20.8 mi · 31 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on West State Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · West State Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 44
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on 240th Street
16.1 mi · 22 min · 240th Street
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Continue on Sugar Grove Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Sugar Grove Avenue
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Continue on 240th Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · 240th Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 70th Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 70th Avenue
1982 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 70th Avenue
39 m · 2 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 70th Avenue
3004 ft · 1 min · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 70th Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 70th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Beaver Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Beaver Drive
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Continue on Northwest 66th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Northwest 66th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 26th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Northwest 26th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 78th Avenue
938 ft · 16 sec · Northwest 78th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Oralabor Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southwest Oralabor Road
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Turn left onto Southwest State Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest State Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Ordnance Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Ordnance Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street
1897 ft · 1 min · Southwest Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 3rd Street
15 m · 2 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Audubon and Ankeny.
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.
State Highway 44
Turn left onto State Highway 44
20.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Audubon to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Audubon and 41.8 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Audubon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ankeny.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
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 Linden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Audubon and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 68.42 mi (110.11 km).
#1 Audubon
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,878 |
| Coordinates | 41.7180400, -94.9324900 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 70,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7297100, -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-93.60577, 41.72962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
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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