How far is Dallas Center, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Dallas Center, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas Center and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas Center and Ankeny.
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Start on Walnut Street
10 m · 6 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto 14th Street
1411 ft · 52 sec · 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sugar Grove Avenue
2990 ft · 1 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 Dallas Center 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.
240th Street
Continue on 240th Street
5.36 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
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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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Dallas Center and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ankeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas Center to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Grimes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Dallas Center and 13.3 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Dallas Center and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ankeny.
Stop Ideas Near Grimes
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas Center and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 18.59 mi (29.92 km).
#1 Dallas Center
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,822 |
| Coordinates | 41.6844300, -93.9610600 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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