How far is George, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from George, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between George and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between George and Ankeny.
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Start on North Main Street
115 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue
1375 ft · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue
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Turn right onto South Virginia Street
1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Continue on L14
5.7 mi · 8 min · L14
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Continue on Kennedy Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Continue on Colfax Street
2636 ft · 2 min · Colfax Street
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Turn left onto 320th Street
6 mi · 8 min · 320th Street
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Continue on West Park Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · West Park Street
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Continue on 320th Street
1569 ft · 30 sec · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 16th Street
110 m · 10 sec · West 16th Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Log Avenue
5.6 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue
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Turn left onto 460th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street
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Continue on Garfield Street
2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street
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Continue on 460th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Nettle Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Ames Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue
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Turn left onto 490th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 500th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 3
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto V Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
92.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
49.1 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 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 George 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.
220th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
92.4 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving George and Sunny near Ankeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from George to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lytton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from George and 116.5 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.15 one way or $62.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around George and Sunny near Ankeny.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between George and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 165.28 mi (266 km).
#1 George
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 43.3438600, -96.0022400 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| 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: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.15 | $62.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.13 | $70.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.44 | $76.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.81 | $87.62 |
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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