Origin
Ankeny, IA
Late night in Ankeny on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ankeny, IA to Oakland, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
66.8 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Oakland, IA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Ankeny to Oakland, Iowa, you are in for a straightforward 66.8-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, you can expect a fuel cost of approximately $10 for the trip. Navigating via Southwest Walnut Street, West 1st Street, and CR R75 provides a direct connection between these two Iowa communities. Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 58 mi | 1h 2m |
| 30th Street | 3 mi | 7m |
| 330th Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| West 1st Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Dogwood Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oakland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dows Williams Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 58 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny, IA and Oakland, IA.
1
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
48 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Southwest Walnut Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto West 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 1st Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 35
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward CR R75: Woolstock
7
Turn right onto Dows Williams Road
296 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dows Williams Road
8
Turn left onto 330th Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
330th Street
9
Continue on 30th Street
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
30th Street
10
Turn left onto Dogwood Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dogwood Avenue
11
Turn left onto Oakland Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oakland Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Oakland Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southwest Walnut Street
Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward CR R75: Woolstock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR R75: Woolstock
4
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Dows Williams Road
Turn right onto Dows Williams Road
Navigation decision point
4
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
330th Street
Turn left onto 330th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oakland, IA
Late night in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local lanes for the entire 66.8-mile duration. The transition between Southwest Walnut Street, West 1st Street, and CR R75 requires your full attention as you move through the rural landscape. Because the road lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive feels more intimate and rhythmic than a standard cross-country haul. You should be prepared for frequent directional changes as you make your way through the Iowa countryside.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and 30th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 8 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 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ankeny, IA to Oakland, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr R75: Woolstock along the way.
Cr R75: Woolstock
60 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakland, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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