How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Council Bluffs and Ankeny is 121.09 miles (194.88 km).
Flight distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Ankeny, IA is 121.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Council Bluffs to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 141.67 miles (227.99 km) by car.
Driving from Council Bluffs to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in southwestern Iowa. Council Bluffs is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Council Bluffs History Center.
| Population | 62216 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°15'43"N 95°51'39"W |
| Latitude | 41.2619400 |
| Longitude | -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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 Council Bluffs and Ankeny
The distance between Council Bluffs and Ankeny is 228 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 31 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 Council Bluffs and Ankeny. The current time is 01:08:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.92 liters (5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Council Bluffs and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Council Bluffs to Ankeny is $16.42 (diesel $23.24).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $16.42 | $17.99 | $20.32 | $23.24 |
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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 Council Bluffs and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
