How far is Strawberry Point, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Strawberry Point, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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.
Human settlement in Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strawberry Point and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strawberry Point and Ankeny.
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Start on Elkader Street
18 m · 4 sec · Elkader Street
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Turn right onto West Mission Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Mission Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 40th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward C Avenue
64 m · 3 sec · C Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto C Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · C Avenue
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Continue on Washburn Avenue
12.3 mi · 17 min · Washburn Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1612 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
49.6 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street
829 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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Turn left 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 Strawberry Point and Ankeny.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
66.5 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Strawberry Point and Sunny near Ankeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strawberry Point to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Strawberry Point and 86.8 miles from Ankeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Strawberry Point and Sunny near Ankeny.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strawberry Point and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 124.84 mi (200.91 km).
#1 Strawberry Point
City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,193 |
| Coordinates | 42.6836000, -91.5340300 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
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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