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Trip from Ankeny, IA to Huxley, IA

Drive Time

18m

Distance

11.8 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

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

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Downtown Ankeny, IA, IA

Ankeny, IA

András Nyemczovszky

Trip Overview

The drive from Ankeny, IA to Huxley, IA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northeast 14th Street, South Ankeny Boulevard, US 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Northeast 14th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.79 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

5.9 miles from Ankeny, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 11.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 14th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Walnut Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 1st Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (US 69 / South Ankeny Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Walnut Street

Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 1st Street

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

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 69 / South Ankeny Boulevard

Turn left onto US 69 / South Ankeny Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
10.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 69

Enter roundabout onto US 69

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
11.7 mi into trip | ~18m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northeast 14th Street 8.1 mi 11m
South Ankeny Boulevard 2.4 mi 4m
US 69 0.8 mi 1m
West 1st Street 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest Walnut Street 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest 3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northeast 14th Street — 8.1 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southwest 3rd Street

48 ft · 4 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
3

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

0.3 mi · 49 sec · West 1st Street
4

Turn left onto US 69

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Ankeny Boulevard
5

Continue on US 69

8.1 mi · 11 min · Northeast 14th Street
6

Enter roundabout onto US 69

98 ft · 1 sec · US 69
7

Continue on US 69

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 69
8

Turn left

61 ft · 4 sec
9

Arrive at 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 5.9 miles from Ankeny, IA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.1 miles.

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 11.8 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.9 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huxley, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ankeny, IA

This is one driving day of about 11.8 miles and 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ankeny, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Northeast 14th Street for about 8.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.9 mi from Ankeny, IA · 10m into the drive

Downtown Des Moines, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Moines, IA

6 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

Ames, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Des Moines, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Ankeny, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Huxley, IA

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Huxley, IA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.79 one way

$3.58 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $1.98 $3.95
premium $4.80 $2.23 $4.46
diesel $5.64 $2.62 $5.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.5 0 $1.24 $0.57
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.03 $0.47
EV Truck/SUV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Ankeny, IA

Morning in Ankeny on Monday

Local time

7:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 7 to 12 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 14 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Huxley, IA

Morning in Huxley on Monday

Local time

7:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°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

10 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

18m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ankeny, IA to Huxley, IA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 14th Street, South Ankeny Boulevard, US 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.79 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 1st Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (US 69 / South Ankeny Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ankeny, IA to Huxley, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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