Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Greenfield, IA
Sam McCool
The drive from Ankeny, IA to Greenfield, IA covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, State Highway 25, Northwest 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 48 mi | 52m |
| State Highway 25 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Southwest State Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Ordnance Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Kent Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny, IA and Greenfield, IA.
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Ordnance Road
Turn left onto Southwest State Street
Continue on IA 415
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 80; I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Turn left onto IA 25
Continue on IA 25
Turn right onto IA 92
Turn right onto South 1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square
Continue on Public Square
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Ankeny, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 68.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Ordnance Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 80; I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Omaha
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward IA 25: Guthrie Center, Greenfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ankeny on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Greenfield on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
69 mi in 1h 25m, mostly highway — 48 mi of that is on I 80.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and State Highway 25. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Southwest Ordnance Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m 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: at 0.4 miles (Southwest Ordnance Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (I 80; I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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