Distance between Ames IA and Ankeny IA

The distance from Ames to Ankeny is 24 miles by road including 21 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 22 minutes.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Ames 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 35 Business I 35 24 mi, 22 min
Ankeny 24 mi 0:22 22 min 2.5 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Ames to Ankeny?

Fuel cost: 3.1 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 24.2 mi) / (Fuel consumption 8.00 mpg) * (Fuel price 1.01 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Ames to Ankeny?

Driving time: 22 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 16 mi with a maximum speed 70 mph = 13 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 3 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Ames to Ankeny by land?

The distance between Ames and Ankeny is 24.2 mi by road including 21.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Ames and Ankeny respectively.

How far is Ames to Ankeny by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Ames and Ankeny is 20.5 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Ames and Ankeny respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Ames from Ankeny by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 min to cover the distance of 21 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 9 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Ames to Ankeny?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 8 min to cover the distance of 21 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 9 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

Where is Ames in relation to Ankeny?

Ames is located 21 mi north of Ankeny.

Ames has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.02677, longitude -93.61706.

Ankeny has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.73187, longitude -93.60038.

Which highway goes from Ames to Ankeny?

The route from Ames to Ankeny follows I 35.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 35 Business: 2 mi
  • US 69: 1 mi
  • I 35 Bus: 1 mi
  • US 30: 1 mi
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