How far is Onawa, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Onawa, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onawa and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onawa and Ankeny.
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Start on 10th Street
9 m · 8 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Iowa Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 175
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 175
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Take the ramp left
2024 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
40.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 415: Polk City
1915 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on Southwest State Street
2.5 mi · 4 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 Onawa and Ankeny.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Onawa 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 Onawa to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Marne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Onawa and 57.7 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Onawa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ankeny.
Stop Ideas Near Marne
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 Marne.
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Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onawa and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 129.8 mi (208.89 km).
#1 Onawa
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 42.0266500, -96.0972400 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.10 | $54.21 |
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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