How far is Shell Rock, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shell Rock and Ankeny is 85.61 miles (137.77 km).
Flight distance from Shell Rock, IA to Ankeny, IA is 85.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Shell Rock to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shell Rock, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 120.73 miles (194.3 km) by car.
Driving from Shell Rock to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Shell Rock
City in Butler County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1268 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°42'37"N 92°34'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.7102600 |
| Longitude | -92.5829700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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 Shell Rock and Ankeny
The distance between Shell Rock and Ankeny is 194 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 09 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 Shell Rock and Ankeny. The current time is 16:25:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.13 liters (4.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shell Rock and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shell Rock to Ankeny is $14 (diesel $19.8).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $14 | $15.33 | $17.31 | $19.8 |
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 Shell Rock and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
