How far is Polk City, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polk City and Ankeny is 6.23 miles (10.03 km).
Flight distance from Polk City, IA to Ankeny, IA is 6.23 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polk City, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 7.81 miles (12.57 km) by car.
Driving from Polk City to Ankeny will take approximately 00 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Polk City
American city in Iowa
| Population | 4961 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°46'17"N 93°42'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.7713800 |
| Longitude | -93.7130000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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 Polk City and Ankeny
The distance between Polk City and Ankeny is 13 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 08 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 Polk City and Ankeny. The current time is 00:20:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.04 liters (0.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polk City and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polk City to Ankeny is $0.91 (diesel $1.28).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $0.91 | $0.99 | $1.12 | $1.28 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polk City and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
