How far is Chariton, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Chariton, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chariton and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chariton and Ankeny.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South Grand Street
63 m · 11 sec · South Grand Street
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Turn right onto Court Avenue
935 ft · 24 sec · Court Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Turn left onto 260th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 260th Avenue
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Continue on 50th Place
1.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Place
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Continue on County Highway S45
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway S45
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Turn right onto County Highway G76
2679 ft · 59 sec · County Highway G76
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
933 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto B Street Northwest
112 m · 10 sec · B Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
141 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Continue on County Road S45
9.2 mi · 16 min · County Road S45
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Continue straight
621 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 5
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Take the exit slight right
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 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 Chariton and Ankeny.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 5
Continue on State Highway 5
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chariton and Partly Sunny near Ankeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chariton to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Swan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Chariton and 32.7 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chariton and Partly Sunny near Ankeny.
Stop Ideas Near Swan
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 Swan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chariton and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 51.83 mi (83.42 km).
#1 Chariton
City in Lucas County, Iowa
| Population | 4,103 |
| Coordinates | 41.0138900, -93.3066000 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
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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