How far is Toledo, IA from Ankeny, IA?

The driving distance from Toledo, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.34 mi
01h 05m
Flight
56.04 mi
90.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.04 mi
Kilometers
90.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.34 mi
Kilometers
100.32 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ankeny
Tue, May 26, 10:44 AM CDT
Return by in Toledo
Tue, May 26, 11:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toledo
2026-05-26T09:38
Arrive Ankeny
Tue, May 26, 10:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toledo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Melbourne
IA

City in Iowa, United States of America

From Toledo
31.3 mi
00h 32m
To Ankeny
31 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Ankeny.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Ankeny.

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    973 ft · 45 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ross Street

    1300 ft · 41 sec · East Ross Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South County Road

    1 km · 1 min · South County Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines

    1818 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard

    28.2 mi · 32 min · Marshalltown Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast 94th Avenue

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Northeast 94th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street

    829 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toledo and Ankeny.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshalltown Boulevard
28.2 mi · 45%
Lincoln Highway
22.3 mi · 36%
Northeast 94th Avenue
8.45 mi · 14%
East 1st Street
1.84 mi · 3%
South County Road
1.04 mi · 2%
IA 330
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Marshalltown Boulevard

Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard

28.2 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melbourne
00h 32m from Toledo
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toledo and Sunny near Ankeny.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Ankeny?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Melbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Toledo and 31 miles from Ankeny.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toledo and Sunny near Ankeny.

Stop Ideas Near Melbourne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Melbourne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melbourne.

RAIL

Osceola

115 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

117 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 56.04 mi (90.19 km).

Toledo

#1 Toledo

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,125
Coordinates41.9955500, -92.5768600
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Ankeny

#2 Ankeny

The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population70,068
Coordinates41.7297100, -93.6057700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: East High Street (-92.57686, 41.995579)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-93.60577, 41.72962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.59
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.30 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.36 $18.71
Premium $4.65 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.30 $11.67 $23.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Toledo and Ankeny. The current time is 09:38:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.