How far is Lisbon, IA from Ankeny, IA?

The driving distance from Lisbon, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.74 mi
02h 06m
Flight
115.08 mi
185.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.08 mi
Kilometers
185.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.74 mi
Kilometers
200.75 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ankeny
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Lisbon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon
2026-04-15T22:25
Arrive Ankeny
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Toledo
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Lisbon
62.3 mi
01h 03m
To Ankeny
62.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lisbon and Ankeny.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon and Ankeny.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    1170 ft · 38 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Kirkwood Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Kirkwood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 1

    63 m · 10 sec · State Highway 1

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1

    1769 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 1

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines

    1818 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard

    28.2 mi · 32 min · Marshalltown Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northeast 94th Avenue

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Northeast 94th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street

    829 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon and Ankeny.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 west
83.4 mi · 67%
Marshalltown Boulevard
28.2 mi · 23%
Northeast 94th Avenue
8.45 mi · 7%
East 1st Street
1.84 mi · 1%
West Kirkwood Boulevard
1 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 west

Continue straight

67.2 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 03m from Lisbon
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lisbon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ankeny.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lisbon to Ankeny?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Lisbon and 62.4 miles from Ankeny.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lisbon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ankeny.

Stop Ideas Near Toledo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Toledo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toledo.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

109 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 115.08 mi (185.2 km).

Lisbon

#1 Lisbon

City in Iowa, USA

Population2,252
Coordinates41.9211200, -91.3854500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Ankeny

#2 Ankeny

The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population70,068
Coordinates41.7297100, -93.6057700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-91.385491, 41.92112)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-93.60577, 41.72962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lisbon and Ankeny. The current time is 22:25:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.