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Weekend Drives from Ankeny, IA

Routes

26

Avg Distance

108 mi

Avg Drive

2h 11m

Destinations

26

The best weekend drives from Ankeny, IA cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 22 solid options across 22 destinations, with the typical route running about 109 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Ankeny, IA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Ankeny, IA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes from Ankeny, IA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 22 unique destinations. Average distance is about 109 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Ankeny, IA → Winterset, IA

46 mi 1h 2m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Oakland, IA

66.8 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

Ankeny, IA → Washington, IA

81.2 mi 1h 32m Score: 7/10

Ankeny, IA → Albia, IA

77 mi 1h 41m Score: 7/10

Ankeny, IA → Fort Dodge, IA

85.5 mi 1h 42m Score: 7/10

Ankeny, IA → Belle Plaine, IA

81.9 mi 1h 43m Score: 7/10

Ankeny, IA → Atlantic, IA

90.8 mi 1h 49m Score: 7/10

Ankeny, IA → North English, IA

99.4 mi 1h 56m Score: 7/10

Ankeny, IA → Carroll, IA

89.2 mi 1h 56m Score: 9/10

Ankeny, IA → Avoca, IA

102.5 mi 1h 57m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Aplington, IA

96.8 mi 1h 59m Score: 7/10

Ankeny, IA → Iowa City, IA

116 mi 2h 13m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Orange, IA

117.2 mi 2h 17m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Oakland, IA

116 mi 2h 17m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Waterloo, IA

117.6 mi 2h 18m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Hiawatha, IA

112.2 mi 2h 18m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Bloomfield, IA

115.6 mi 2h 18m Score: 9/10

Ankeny, IA → Britt, IA

111.7 mi 2h 21m Score: 9/10

Ankeny, IA → Lone Tree, IA

132.3 mi 2h 31m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Villisca, IA

122.6 mi 2h 31m Score: 9/10

Ankeny, IA → Waverly, IA

123.4 mi 2h 33m Score: 9/10

Ankeny, IA → Springville, IA

126.7 mi 2h 36m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Washington, IA

121.4 mi 2h 44m Score: 9/10

Ankeny, IA → Carter Lake, IA

146.7 mi 2h 50m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Alta, IA

154 mi 3h 1m Score: 8/10

Ankeny, IA → Cascade, IA

158 mi 3h 12m Score: 8/10

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