How far is Oelwein, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Oelwein and Ankeny is 108.41 miles (174.47 km).
Flight distance from Oelwein, IA to Ankeny, IA is 108.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Oelwein to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Oelwein, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 156.06 miles (251.15 km) by car.
Driving from Oelwein to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Oelwein
City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5789 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°40'24"N 91°54'49"W |
| Latitude | 42.6733200 |
| Longitude | -91.9135000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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 Oelwein and Ankeny
The distance between Oelwein and Ankeny is 251 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Oelwein and Ankeny. The current time is 08:05:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.85 liters (5.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Oelwein and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Oelwein to Ankeny is $18.09 (diesel $25.6).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $18.09 | $19.81 | $22.38 | $25.6 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Oelwein and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
