How far is Guttenberg, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Guttenberg, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guttenberg and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guttenberg and Ankeny.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
539 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on Great River Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · Great River Road
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Continue on US 52
3.9 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on Columbus Street
2936 ft · 50 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on US 52
3.7 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on 11th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 11th Street Northeast
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Continue on 11th Street Southeast
969 ft · 16 sec · 11th Street Southeast
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Continue on 9th Street Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp left
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1612 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
49.6 mi · 54 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 Guttenberg and Ankeny.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
66.5 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Guttenberg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ankeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guttenberg to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Dike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Guttenberg and 101.7 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Guttenberg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ankeny.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guttenberg and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 147.47 mi (237.33 km).
#1 Guttenberg
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 42.7858200, -91.0995700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $4.01 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.36 | $31.23 | $62.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $43.42 | $86.84 |
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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