Trip from Ankeny, IA to Eagle Grove, IA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

84.5 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 43m

8 AM

1h 58m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 47m

3 PM

1h 49m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ankeny, IA to Eagle Grove, IA covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southwest Walnut Street, West 1st Street, US 20 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.3 miles from Ankeny, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 84.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 84.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southwest Walnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ankeny, IA to Eagle Grove, IA is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ankeny, IA to Eagle Grove, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southwest Walnut Street	—	—
West 1st Street	—	—
US 20 West	—	—
IA 17 North	—	—
Stagecoach Road	—	—
220th Street	—	—
Highway 17	—	—
South Commercial Avenue	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southwest Walnut Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny, IA and Eagle Grove, IA.

1

Start on Southwest 3rd Street

49 ft · 4 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

2

Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Southwest Walnut Street

3

At the end of the road, turn right onto West 1st Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street

4

Take the ramp slight left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

5

Merge slight left

50 mi · 53 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge

0.3 mi · 57 sec · US 20 West: Fort Dodge

7

Merge slight left

17 mi · 19 min

8

Take the exit slight right toward IA 17 North

0.4 mi · 53 sec · IA 17 North

9

Turn right onto Stagecoach Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Stagecoach Road

10

At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · 220th Street

11

Turn right onto Stagecoach Road

5.9 mi · 8 min · Stagecoach Road

12

Continue on State Highway 17

6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 17

13

Continue on South Commercial Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Commercial Avenue

14

Turn right onto West Broadway Street

30 ft · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 42.3 miles from Ankeny, IA, or about 51m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.3 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle Grove, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ankeny, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ankeny, IA

This is one driving day of about 84.5 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Ankeny, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.3 mi from Ankeny, IA · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Story City, IA

42 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

Altoona, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Story City, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Ankeny, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eagle Grove, IA

The final approach into Eagle Grove, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.21 one way

$26.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$14.50	$29.01
premium	$4.89	$16.26	$32.52
diesel	$5.61	$18.66	$37.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.3	$8.87	$4.06
Efficient EV	21.1	$7.39	$3.38
EV Truck/SUV	33.8	$11.83	$5.41

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ankeny, IA

Evening in Ankeny on Thursday

Local time

5:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagle Grove, IA

Evening in Eagle Grove on Thursday

Local time

5:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 42m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ankeny, IA to Eagle Grove, IA covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southwest Walnut Street, West 1st Street, US 20 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.3 miles from Ankeny, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Ankeny, IA to Eagle Grove, IA is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ankeny, IA to Eagle Grove, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Ankeny, IA to Eagle Grove, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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