How far is Buffalo, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buffalo and Ankeny is 150.12 miles (241.6 km).
Flight distance from Buffalo, IA to Ankeny, IA is 150.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Buffalo to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buffalo, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 172.3 miles (277.29 km) by car.
Driving from Buffalo to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Buffalo
City in Iowa
| Population | 1257 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°27'23"N 90°43'24"W |
| Latitude | 41.4564200 |
| Longitude | -90.7234700 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Ankeny: Southwest 3rd Street (-93.60577,41.72962)
Estimated Travel Time Between Buffalo and Ankeny
The distance between Buffalo and Ankeny is 277 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Buffalo and Ankeny. The current time is 13:26:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.02 liters (6.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffalo and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffalo to Ankeny is $19.97 (diesel $28.26).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $19.97 | $21.88 | $24.71 | $28.26 |
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 Buffalo and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
