How far is Sheldon, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sheldon and Ankeny is 152.36 miles (245.2 km).
Flight distance from Sheldon, IA to Ankeny, IA is 152.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Sheldon to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sheldon, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 217.66 miles (350.3 km) by car.
Driving from Sheldon to Ankeny will take approximately 03 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Sheldon
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5071 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°10'52"N 95°51'22"W |
| Latitude | 43.1810900 |
| Longitude | -95.8561300 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| 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 Sheldon and Ankeny
The distance between Sheldon and Ankeny is 350 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 53 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 Sheldon and Ankeny. The current time is 07:23:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.07 liters (7.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sheldon and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sheldon to Ankeny is $25.23 (diesel $35.7).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $25.23 | $27.64 | $31.21 | $35.7 |
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 Sheldon and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
