How far is Central City, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Central City and Ankeny is 111.85 miles (180 km).
Flight distance from Central City, IA to Ankeny, IA is 111.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Central City to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Central City, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 133.11 miles (214.22 km) by car.
Driving from Central City to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Central City
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°12'14"N 91°31'27"W |
| Latitude | 42.2038800 |
| Longitude | -91.5240600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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 Central City and Ankeny
The distance between Central City and Ankeny is 214 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 22 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 Central City and Ankeny. The current time is 02:13:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.78 liters (4.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central City and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central City to Ankeny is $15.43 (diesel $21.83).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $15.43 | $16.9 | $19.09 | $21.83 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central City and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
