How far is Laurens, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Laurens and Ankeny is 100.06 miles (161.03 km).
Flight distance from Laurens, IA to Ankeny, IA is 100.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Laurens to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Laurens, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 143.38 miles (230.74 km) by car.
Driving from Laurens to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Laurens
City in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1126 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°50'48"N 94°51'7"W |
| Latitude | 42.8466400 |
| Longitude | -94.8519300 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| 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 Laurens and Ankeny
The distance between Laurens and Ankeny is 231 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 33 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 Laurens and Ankeny. The current time is 12:54:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.15 liters (5.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Laurens and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Laurens to Ankeny is $16.62 (diesel $23.52).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $16.62 | $18.2 | $20.56 | $23.52 |
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 Laurens and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
