Origin
Ankeny, IA
Late night in Ankeny on Sunday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ankeny, IA to Woodward, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Woodward, IA
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
The drive from Ankeny, IA to Woodward, IA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Granger Drive, Northwest Polk City Drive, West 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on Northwest Granger Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Granger Drive | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Northwest Polk City Drive | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West 1st Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Saylorville Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mile Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 112th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Granger Drive
— 10.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny, IA and Woodward, IA.
1
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
48 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest Walnut Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto West 1st Street
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto IA 415
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Polk City Drive
5
Turn left onto IA 415
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bridge Road
6
Continue on IA 415
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile Long Bridge
7
Continue on IA 415
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northwest 112th Street
8
Enter roundabout onto IA 415
120 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwest Saylorville Drive
9
Continue on IA 415
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Saylorville Drive
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
11
Merge onto IA 141
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Northwest Granger Drive
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward IA 210: Woodward, Woodward Resource Center
13
Turn right onto IA 210
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
IA 210
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — 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 left onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
IA 415 / Northwest Saylorville Drive
Enter roundabout onto IA 415 / Northwest Saylorville Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward IA 210: Woodward, Woodward Resource Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 210: Woodward, Woodward Resource Cent...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Woodward, IA
Late night in Woodward on Sunday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
36m 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?
23.1 mi in 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Northwest Granger Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
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 36m 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 9.4 miles (IA 415 / Northwest Saylorville Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,071 ft
836 ft
Total Climb
275 ft
Total Descent
197 ft
Highest Point
1,071 ft
~23.1 mi in
Elevation Range
235 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.
On the drive from Ankeny, IA to Woodward, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Woodward Resource Center along the way.
Woodward Resource Center
21.3 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Arriving in Woodward, IA
Full guide →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 36m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Northwest Granger Drive. 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 9.4 miles (IA 415 / Northwest Saylorville Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodward, 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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