How far is Forest City, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest City and Ankeny is 105.91 miles (170.45 km).
Flight distance from Forest City, IA to Ankeny, IA is 105.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Forest City to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest City, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 113.55 miles (182.74 km) by car.
Driving from Forest City to Ankeny will take approximately 01 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Forest City
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 4025 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°15'45"N 93°38'14"W |
| Latitude | 43.2624600 |
| Longitude | -93.6371600 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| 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 Forest City and Ankeny
The distance between Forest City and Ankeny is 183 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 Forest City and Ankeny. The current time is 16:39:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.17 liters (4.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Ankeny is $13.16 (diesel $18.62).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $13.16 | $14.42 | $16.28 | $18.62 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest City and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
