How far is University Heights, IA from Ankeny, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between University Heights and Ankeny is 105.84 miles (170.33 km).

Flight distance from University Heights, IA to Ankeny, IA is 105.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from University Heights to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from University Heights, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 114.4 miles (184.11 km) by car.

Driving from University Heights to Ankeny will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 University Heights

Town in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population 1025
GPS Coordinates 41°39'18"N 91°33'25"W
Latitude 41.6550200
Longitude -91.5568400
Altitude 233
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between University Heights and Ankeny

The distance between University Heights and Ankeny is 184 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 02 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 University Heights and Ankeny. The current time is 01:12:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.28 liters (4.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between University Heights and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from University Heights to Ankeny is $13.26 (diesel $18.76).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $13.26 $14.52 $16.41 $18.76

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 20, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between University Heights and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Ames, IA to University Heights 126.02 miles (203 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to University Heights 100.48 miles (162 km)

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