How far is Fairfax, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairfax and Ankeny is 94.86 miles (152.66 km).
Flight distance from Fairfax, IA to Ankeny, IA is 94.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Fairfax to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairfax, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 106.97 miles (172.14 km) by car.
Driving from Fairfax to Ankeny will take approximately 01 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Fairfax
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2934 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°55'10"N 91°46'52"W |
| Latitude | 41.9194500 |
| Longitude | -91.7810100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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 Fairfax and Ankeny
The distance between Fairfax and Ankeny is 172 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 54 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 Fairfax and Ankeny. The current time is 08:05:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.29 liters (3.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfax and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfax to Ankeny is $12.4 (diesel $17.54).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $12.4 | $13.58 | $15.34 | $17.54 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairfax and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
