How far is West Des Moines, IA from Ankeny, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Des Moines and Ankeny is 11.86 miles (19.09 km).

Flight distance from West Des Moines, IA to Ankeny, IA is 11.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Des Moines, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 19.2 miles (30.89 km) by car.

Driving from West Des Moines to Ankeny will take approximately 00 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 West Des Moines

The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. West Des Moines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Adventureland Park.

Population 69057
GPS Coordinates 41°34'38"N 93°42'41"W
Latitude 41.5772100
Longitude -93.7113300
Altitude 252
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 West Des Moines and Ankeny

The distance between West Des Moines and Ankeny is 31 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 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 West Des Moines and Ankeny. The current time is 02:05:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.56 liters (0.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Des Moines and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Des Moines to Ankeny is $2.23 (diesel $3.15).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $2.23 $2.44 $2.75 $3.15

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Des Moines 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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