How far is Panora, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Panora, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Panora and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panora and Ankeny.
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Start on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 44
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on 240th Street
16.1 mi · 22 min · 240th Street
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Continue on Sugar Grove Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Sugar Grove Avenue
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Continue on 240th Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · 240th Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 70th Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 70th Avenue
1982 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 70th Avenue
39 m · 2 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 70th Avenue
3004 ft · 1 min · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 70th Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 70th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Beaver Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Beaver Drive
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Continue on Northwest 66th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Northwest 66th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 26th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Northwest 26th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 78th Avenue
938 ft · 16 sec · Northwest 78th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Oralabor Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southwest Oralabor Road
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Turn left onto Southwest State Street
1.5 mi · 3 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 Panora and Ankeny.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
240th Street
Continue on 240th Street
16.1 mi · 00h 22m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Panora and Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Panora to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Dallas Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Panora and 25.5 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Panora and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ankeny.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas Center
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 Dallas Center.
Osceola
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panora and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 39.15 mi (63 km).
#1 Panora
City in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.6916500, -94.3630200 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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