How far is Guthrie Center, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Guthrie Center, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guthrie Center and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie Center and Ankeny.
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Start on State Street
7 mi · 10 min · State Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 44
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on 240th Street
16.1 mi · 22 min · 240th Street
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Continue on Sugar Grove Avenue
1 mi · 2 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 Guthrie 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
16.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Guthrie Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ankeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guthrie Center to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Dallas Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Guthrie Center and 29.3 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Guthrie Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ankeny.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas Center
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 Dallas Center.
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guthrie Center and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 46.44 mi (74.74 km).
#1 Guthrie Center
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 41.6772100, -94.5033000 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
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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