How far is Ankeny, IA from Waterloo, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ankeny and Waterloo is 83.48 miles (134.35 km).

Flight distance from Ankeny, IA to Waterloo, IA is 83.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ankeny, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 117.6 miles (189.25 km) by car.

Driving from Ankeny to Waterloo will take approximately 01 hours 52 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 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Population 67292
GPS Coordinates 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W
Latitude 42.4927600
Longitude -92.3429600
Altitude 261
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ankeny and Waterloo

The distance between Ankeny and Waterloo is 189 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 06 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 Waterloo. The current time is 03:14:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.71 liters (4.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ankeny and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ankeny to Waterloo is $13.63 (diesel $19.29).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $13.63 $14.93 $16.86 $19.29

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ankeny and Waterloo (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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