How far is Camanche, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Camanche, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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.
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camanche and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camanche and Ankeny.
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Start on South Washington Boulevard
885 ft · 26 sec · South Washington Boulevard
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
99 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Highway 67
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 67
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Bluff Road
4 mi · 6 min · Bluff Road
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Turn left onto 240th Avenue
6.1 mi · 8 min · 240th Avenue
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Continue on Wells Ferry Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wells Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Middle Road
2297 ft · 54 sec · Middle Road
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Take the ramp left
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
162.2 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-35 north: Minneapolis
2714 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I-35 North: Minneapolis
2751 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on High Trestle Trail
78 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street
829 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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Turn left 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 Camanche and Ankeny.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Middle Road
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Camanche and Mostly Sunny near Ankeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camanche to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Camanche and 100.5 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camanche and Mostly Sunny near Ankeny.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camanche and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 172.67 mi (277.89 km).
#1 Camanche
City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 4,368 |
| Coordinates | 41.7880900, -90.2562400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
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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