How far is Spencer, IA from Ankeny, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Spencer and Ankeny is 125.17 miles (201.45 km).
Flight distance from Spencer, IA to Ankeny, IA is 125.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Spencer to Ankeny with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Spencer, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is: 180.21 miles (290.01 km) by car.
Driving from Spencer to Ankeny will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Spencer
City in the state of Iowa (United States)
| Population | 10989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°8'29"N 95°8'40"W |
| Latitude | 43.1413600 |
| Longitude | -95.1444400 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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 Spencer and Ankeny
The distance between Spencer and Ankeny is 290 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 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 Spencer and Ankeny. The current time is 03:01:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.07 liters (6.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Spencer and Ankeny.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Spencer to Ankeny is $20.89 (diesel $29.56).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $20.89 | $22.88 | $25.84 | $29.56 |
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 Spencer and Ankeny (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
