Ankeny, IA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Ankeny, IA have 35 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 106 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Ankeny, IA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Polk County, Iowa, United States

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Trip Routes

95

Longest Drive

248.4 mi

Hawarden, IA

Quickest Drive

17m

Bondurant, IA

Plan Around Ankeny, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Ankeny, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hawarden, IA to Ankeny, IA 248.4 mi · 4h 49m Rock Rapids, IA to Ankeny, IA 247.1 mi · 5h 10m George, IA to Ankeny, IA 235.1 mi · 4h 55m Osceola County, IA to Ankeny, IA 219.7 mi · 4h 34m

Continue From Ankeny, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Ankeny, IA to Lake Park, IA 211.2 mi · 4h 25m Ankeny, IA to Bellevue, IA 200.5 mi · 4h 6m Ankeny, IA to Cascade, IA 158 mi · 3h 12m Ankeny, IA to Carter Lake, IA 146.7 mi · 2h 50m

Trips from Ankeny, IA

Ankeny, IA to Lake Park, IA

211.2 mi 4h 25m

Ankeny, IA to Bellevue, IA

200.5 mi 4h 6m

Ankeny, IA to Cascade, IA

158 mi 3h 12m

Ankeny, IA to Carter Lake, IA

146.7 mi 2h 50m

Ankeny, IA to Tripoli, IA

142.4 mi 2h 52m

Ankeny, IA to Denver, IA

128.8 mi 2h 35m

Ankeny, IA to Algona, IA

127.6 mi 2h 39m

Ankeny, IA to Springville, IA

126.7 mi 2h 36m

Ankeny, IA to Waverly, IA

123.4 mi 2h 33m

Ankeny, IA to Villisca, IA

122.6 mi 2h 31m

Ankeny, IA to Washington, IA

121.4 mi 2h 44m

Ankeny, IA to Kalona, IA

120.5 mi 2h 26m

Ankeny, IA to Waterloo, IA

117.6 mi 2h 18m

Ankeny, IA to Wellman, IA

117.3 mi 2h 22m

Ankeny, IA to Iowa City, IA

116 mi 2h 13m

Ankeny, IA to Oakland, IA

116 mi 2h 17m

Ankeny, IA to Bloomfield, IA

115.6 mi 2h 18m

Ankeny, IA to Forest City, IA

114.2 mi 2h 25m

Driving from Ankeny, IA

On average, trips departing from Ankeny, IA run 106 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 11m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 211 miles (4h 25m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Ankeny, IA most often head toward Lake Park, IA (211.2 mi, 4h 25m), Bellevue, IA (200.5 mi, 4h 6m), Cascade, IA (158 mi, 3h 12m), Carter Lake, IA (146.7 mi, 2h 50m), and Tripoli, IA (142.4 mi, 2h 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 106-mile trip from Ankeny, IA, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 35 mapped routes leaving Ankeny, IA and 60 routes heading into Ankeny, IA, covering 95 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 211 miles.

The longest mapped route from Ankeny, IA covers 211 miles and takes approximately 4h 25m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Ankeny, IA runs about 106 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 106-mile trip from Ankeny, IA costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Ankeny, IA include Lake Park, IA, Bellevue, IA, Cascade, IA and Carter Lake, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.