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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ankeny and Des Moines is 8.93 miles (14.37 km).

Flight distance from Ankeny, IA to Des Moines, IA is 8.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ankeny, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 12.41 miles (19.96 km) by car.

Driving from Ankeny to Des Moines will take approximately 00 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Des Moines

The capital of Iowa. It is located in central Iowa. Des Moines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Science Center of Iowa.

Population 212312
GPS Coordinates 41°36'2"N 93°36'33"W
Latitude 41.6005400
Longitude -93.6091100
Altitude 266
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ankeny and Des Moines

The distance between Ankeny and Des Moines is 20 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 13 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 Ankeny and Des Moines. The current time is 13:24:09.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.66 liters (0.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ankeny and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ankeny to Des Moines is $1.44 (diesel $2.03).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $1.44 $1.57 $1.78 $2.03

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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