How far is Rock Valley, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Valley and Ankeny is 170.81 miles (274.89 km).
Flight distance from Rock Valley, IA to Ankeny, IA is 170.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Rock Valley to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Valley, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 244.6 miles (393.65 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Valley to Ankeny will take approximately 03 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Rock Valley
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3901 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°12'19"N 96°17'42"W |
| Latitude | 43.2052600 |
| Longitude | -96.2950300 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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 Valley and Ankeny
The distance between Rock Valley and Ankeny is 394 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 22 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 Valley and Ankeny. The current time is 11:33:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.67 liters (8.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Valley and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Valley to Ankeny is $28.35 (diesel $40.12).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $28.35 | $31.06 | $35.08 | $40.12 |
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 30, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Valley and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
