Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ankeny, IA
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Coo n Rapids, IA
Emın Alper
Ankeny, IA to Coon Rapids, IA is 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m via George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically within Iowa, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its duration and the absence of major highways, expect a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. This route is ideal for a single-day trip, offering a simple drive without the need for overnight planning. Consider this option if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated drive within the region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George P. Soumas Memorial Highway | 33.6 mi | 46m |
| Northwest Granger Drive | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Northwest Polk City Drive | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West 1st Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Saylorville Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mile Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Railway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny, IA and Coo n Rapids, IA.
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto West 1st Street
Turn right onto IA 415
Turn left onto IA 415
Continue on IA 415
Continue on IA 415
Enter roundabout onto IA 415
Continue on IA 415
Take the ramp
Merge onto IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Ankeny, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto IA 415 / Northwest Polk City Drive
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto IA 415 / Northwest Saylorville Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.64 one way
$19.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Ankeny on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Coo n Rapids on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
86°F
Granger, IA
31 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time. You'll spend the entire 1 hour and 29 minutes cruising at local speeds. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 33.6 miles on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate through the local landscape, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits that are typical of non-highway travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Walnut Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (IA 415 / Northwest Polk City Drive): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
376 ft
Total Descent
196 ft
Highest Point
1,173 ft
~62.2 mi in
Elevation Range
320 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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