How far is Corning, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Corning, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corning and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corning and Ankeny.
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Start on 8th Street
2468 ft · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Quincy Street
1 mi · 2 min · Quincy Street
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Continue on State Highway 148
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 148
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Continue on Ironwood Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · Ironwood Avenue
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Continue on 750th Street
19.2 mi · 29 min · 750th Street
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
119 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Main Street
1431 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 148
2154 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 148
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Continue on 750th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 750th Street
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Take the ramp right
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 415: Polk City
1915 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on Southwest State Street
2.5 mi · 4 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 Corning and Ankeny.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
750th Street
Merge slight left
52.1 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corning and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ankeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corning to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Menlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Corning and 51.3 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corning and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ankeny.
Stop Ideas Near Menlo
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 Menlo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corning and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 77.95 mi (125.45 km).
#1 Corning
City in Adams County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.9899900, -94.7408100 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.68 | $39.36 |
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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