Origin
Ankeny, IA
Afternoon in Ankeny on Tuesday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ankeny, IA to Ogden, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Ogden, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from Ankeny, IA to Ogden, IA covers 45.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, I 35 Bus, 220th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 18.1 mi | 19m |
| I 35 Bus | 12.9 mi | 15m |
| 220th Street | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| West 1st Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 18.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny, IA and Ogden, 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
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 35
6
Take the exit onto I 35 Bus
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 35 Bus
Toward Business I 35, US 30: Ames, Iowa State University, Nevada
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 Bus
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 35 Bus
Toward Business I 35, US 30 West: Ames, Iowa State University
8
Continue on US 30
12 mi
·
14 min
·
220th Street
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
11
Turn right onto CR E41
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Walnut Street
12
Arrive at destination
CR E41
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45 — 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
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 35 Bus
Take the exit onto I 35 Bus toward Business I 35, US 30: Ames, Iowa State University, Nevada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Business I 35, US 30: Ames, Iowa State U...
6
20.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 35 Bus
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 Bus toward Business I 35, US 30 West: Ames, Iowa State University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Business I 35, US 30 West: Ames, Iowa St...
4
45 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.14 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Ogden, IA
Afternoon in Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
23 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
57m 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?
45.6 mi in 57m, mostly highway — 18.1 mi of that is on I 35.
68% 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: 18.1 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35 Bus. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m 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 20.1 miles (I 35 Bus): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,138 ft
878 ft
Total Climb
372 ft
Total Descent
260 ft
Highest Point
1,138 ft
~35.8 mi in
Elevation Range
260 ft
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.
Between Ankeny, IA and Ogden, IA, road signs point toward Business I 35, Iowa State University and Nevada.
Business I 35
20.1 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 35 Bus
Iowa State University
20.1 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 35 Bus
Nevada
20.1 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 35 Bus
About the Cities
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 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 20.1 miles (I 35 Bus): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ogden, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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