How far is Cherokee, IA from Ankeny, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Cherokee and Ankeny is 121.94 miles (196.25 km).

Flight distance from Cherokee, IA to Ankeny, IA is 121.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Cherokee to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Cherokee, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 172.2 miles (277.12 km) by car.

Driving from Cherokee to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.

#1 Cherokee

Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States

Population 4841
GPS Coordinates 42°44'58"N 95°33'6"W
Latitude 42.7494300
Longitude -95.5516700
Altitude 364
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Cherokee and Ankeny

The distance between Cherokee 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 Cherokee and Ankeny. The current time is 18:39:00.

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 liters (6.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cherokee and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cherokee to Ankeny is $19.96 (diesel $28.24).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $19.96 $21.86 $24.69 $28.24

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 05, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cherokee and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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