How far is Prairie City, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prairie City and Ankeny is 21.14 miles (34.02 km).
Flight distance from Prairie City, IA to Ankeny, IA is 21.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prairie City, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 28.42 miles (45.74 km) by car.
Driving from Prairie City to Ankeny will take approximately 00 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Prairie City
City in Jasper County, Iowa
| Population | 1718 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°35'58"N 93°14'7"W |
| Latitude | 41.5994300 |
| Longitude | -93.2352100 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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 Prairie City and Ankeny
The distance between Prairie City and Ankeny is 46 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 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 Prairie City and Ankeny. The current time is 12:59:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.8 liters (1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairie City and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairie City to Ankeny is $3.29 (diesel $4.66).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $3.29 | $3.61 | $4.08 | $4.66 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prairie 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.
