How far is Rock Rapids, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Rapids and Ankeny is 175.64 miles (282.66 km).
Flight distance from Rock Rapids, IA to Ankeny, IA is 175.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Rock Rapids to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Rapids, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 248.44 miles (399.82 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Rapids to Ankeny will take approximately 04 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Rock Rapids
City in Iowa
| Population | 2518 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°25'38"N 96°10'33"W |
| Latitude | 43.4271900 |
| Longitude | -96.1758600 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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 Rock Rapids and Ankeny
The distance between Rock Rapids and Ankeny is 400 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 26 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 Rock Rapids and Ankeny. The current time is 11:36:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.18 liters (8.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Rapids and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Rapids to Ankeny is $28.8 (diesel $40.75).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $28.8 | $31.54 | $35.63 | $40.75 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Rapids and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
