How far is Carter Lake, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carter Lake and Ankeny is 123.42 miles (198.63 km).
Flight distance from Carter Lake, IA to Ankeny, IA is 123.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Carter Lake to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carter Lake, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 147.48 miles (237.34 km) by car.
Driving from Carter Lake to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Carter Lake
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 3793 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°17'26"N 95°55'5"W |
| Latitude | 41.2905500 |
| Longitude | -95.9180700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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 Carter Lake and Ankeny
The distance between Carter Lake and Ankeny is 237 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 38 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 Carter Lake and Ankeny. The current time is 07:08:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.7 liters (5.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carter Lake and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carter Lake to Ankeny is $17.1 (diesel $24.19).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $17.1 | $18.72 | $21.15 | $24.19 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carter Lake and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
