How far is Elkader, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elkader and Ankeny is 136.67 miles (219.95 km).
Flight distance from Elkader, IA to Ankeny, IA is 136.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Elkader to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elkader, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 188.33 miles (303.08 km) by car.
Driving from Elkader to Ankeny will take approximately 03 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Elkader
Town
| Population | 1201 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°51'14"N 91°24'20"W |
| Latitude | 42.8538700 |
| Longitude | -91.4054200 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located on the Des Moines River in central Iowa. Ankeny is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Ankeny Historical Museum and the Ankeny Civic Center.
| Population | 70068 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°43'47"N 93°36'21"W |
| Latitude | 41.7297100 |
| Longitude | -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Ankeny: Southwest 3rd Street (-93.60577,41.72962)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elkader and Ankeny
The distance between Elkader and Ankeny is 303 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Elkader and Ankeny. The current time is 10:31:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.16 liters (6.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkader and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkader to Ankeny is $21.83 (diesel $30.89).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $21.83 | $23.91 | $27.01 | $30.89 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elkader and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
