How far is Northwood, IA from Ankeny, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Northwood and Ankeny is 120.06 miles (193.22 km).

Flight distance from Northwood, IA to Ankeny, IA is 120.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Northwood to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Northwood, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 130.52 miles (210.05 km) by car.

Driving from Northwood to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.

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#1 Northwood

City in Iowa

Population 1958
GPS Coordinates 43°26'39"N 93°13'16"W
Latitude 43.4441200
Longitude -93.2210400
Altitude 375
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 Northwood and Ankeny

The distance between Northwood and Ankeny is 210 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 20 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 Northwood and Ankeny. The current time is 05:34:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.43 liters (4.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Northwood and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Northwood to Ankeny is $15.13 (diesel $21.41).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $15.13 $16.57 $18.72 $21.41

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Northwood 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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