Distance between Ankeny IA and Independence MO

The distance from Ankeny to Independence is 201 miles by road including 179 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes and goes through Urbandale, Clive, West Des Moines, Osceola, Cameron, Kearney and Liberty.

Shortest distance by air 188 mi ✈️
Car route length 200.7 mi 🚗
Driving time 3 h 6 min
Fuel amount 6.8 gal
Fuel cost 26.1 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Ankeny 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 69 I 35 14 mi, 14 min
Urbandale 14 mi 0:14 14 min 0.4 gal
I 80 3 mi, 03 min
Clive 17 mi 0:17 17 min 0.6 gal
I 80 7 mi, 06 min
West Des Moines 24 mi 0:23 23 min 0.6 gal
I 35 10 mi, 08 min
Bevington 34 mi 0:32 32 min 1.0 gal
I 35 23 mi, 20 min
Osceola 57 mi 0:52 52 min 1.9 gal
I 35 96 mi, 1 h 24 min
Cameron 153 mi 2:17 2 h 17 min 5.1 gal
I 35 27 mi, 23 min
Kearney 180 mi 2:40 2 h 40 min 6.1 gal
I 35 7 mi, 07 min
Liberty 186 mi 2:48 2 h 48 min 6.2 gal
I 35 MO 291 14 mi, 17 min
Independence 201 mi 3:06 3 h 06 min 6.7 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Ankeny 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 69 I 35 14 mi, 14 min
Urbandale 14 mi 0:14 14 min 0.4 gal
I 80 3 mi, 03 min
Clive 17 mi 0:17 17 min 0.6 gal
I 80 7 mi, 06 min
West Des Moines 24 mi 0:23 23 min 0.6 gal
I 35 10 mi, 08 min
Bevington 34 mi 0:32 32 min 1.0 gal
I 35 23 mi, 20 min
Osceola 57 mi 0:52 52 min 1.9 gal
I 35 6 mi, 05 min
Leslie 63 mi 0:58 58 min 2.0 gal
I 35 12 mi, 10 min
Van Wert 76 mi 1:09 1 h 09 min 2.3 gal
I 35 25 mi, 22 min
Eagleville 101 mi 1:31 1 h 31 min 3.1 gal
I 35 52 mi, 45 min
Cameron 153 mi 2:17 2 h 17 min 5.1 gal
I 35 27 mi, 23 min
Kearney 180 mi 2:40 2 h 40 min 6.1 gal
I 35 7 mi, 07 min
Liberty 186 mi 2:48 2 h 48 min 6.2 gal
I 35 MO 291 7 mi, 07 min
River Bend 193 mi 2:56 2 h 56 min 6.6 gal
MO 291 1 mi, 01 min
Courtney 195 mi 2:58 2 h 58 min 6.6 gal
MO 291 6 mi, 08 min
Independence 201 mi 3:06 3 h 06 min 6.7 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 26.1 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 200.7 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Ankeny to Independence?

Driving time: 3 h 6 min

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

  • 161 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 2 h 22 min
  • 17 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 15 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 8 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 5 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 4 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 2 min

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

How far is Ankeny to Independence by land?

The distance between Ankeny and Independence is 200.7 mi by road including 179 mi on motorways.

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

How far is Ankeny to Independence by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Ankeny and Independence is 187.7 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 Ankeny and Independence respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Ankeny from Independence by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 22 min to cover the distance of 188 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 22 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 Ankeny to Independence?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 15 min to cover the distance of 188 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 26 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.

What city is halfway between Ankeny and Independence?

The halfway point between Ankeny and Independence is Eagleville. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Eagleville to Ankeny is 101 mi and driving will take about 1 h 31 min. The road between Eagleville and Independence has length 99 mi and will take approximately 1 h 34 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Van Wert is in 76 mi from Ankeny and 125 mi from Independence

Where is Ankeny in relation to Independence?

Ankeny is located 188 mi north-east of Independence.

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

Independence has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.09111, longitude -94.41551.

Which highway goes from Ankeny to Independence?

The route from Ankeny to Independence follows I 35.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • MO 110: 34 mi
  • I 80: 11 mi
  • MO 291: 8 mi
  • IA 415: 4 mi
  • US 24: 2 mi
  • US 69: 2 mi
  • IA 160: 1 mi
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