How far is Ankeny, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ankeny and Iowa City is 107.19 miles (172.5 km).
Flight distance from Ankeny, IA to Iowa City, IA is 107.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Ankeny to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ankeny, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 115.88 miles (186.49 km) by car.
Driving from Ankeny to Iowa City will take approximately 01 hours 50 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in eastern Iowa. Iowa City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Iowa campus and the Iowa City Public Library.
| Population | 75130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°39'40"N 91°31'49"W |
| Latitude | 41.6611300 |
| Longitude | -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Iowa City: South Gilbert Street (-91.530165,41.661126)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ankeny and Iowa City
The distance between Ankeny and Iowa City is 186 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 04 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 Iowa City. The current time is 09:51:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.48 liters (4.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ankeny and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ankeny to Iowa City is $13.43 (diesel $19.01).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $13.43 | $14.71 | $16.62 | $19.01 |
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 December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ankeny and Iowa City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
