Trip from Britt, IA to Ankeny, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

111 mi

179 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

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 Britt, IA to Ankeny, IA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, Sage Avenue, US 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.7 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.35 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

55.5 miles from Britt, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 111 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 111 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Sage Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.7 miles on I 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Sage Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 18 / US Highway 18.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 18 / US Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 55.4 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 18 / US Highway 18

Turn right onto US 18 / US Highway 18

Navigation decision point

5

55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | I 35

Merge onto I 35

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

109.1 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward 1st Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 92 Toward 1st Street

5

109.4 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5

111 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | Southwest 3rd Street

Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	53.7 mi	58m
Sage Avenue	26.7 mi	36m
US 69	15 mi	20m
US Highway 18	9.5 mi	13m
190th Street	3.4 mi	5m
East 1st Street	1.4 mi	3m
Main Avenue North	0.3 mi	<1m
Southwest Walnut Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 53.7 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Avenue North

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Avenue North

2

Turn right onto US 18

9.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 18

3

Turn right onto US 69

27 mi · 36 min · Sage Avenue

4

Turn left onto US 69

15 mi · 20 min · US 69

5

Turn left onto CR D20

3.4 mi · 5 min · 190th Street

6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward Somerset Road

7

Merge onto I 35

54 mi · 58 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 92 Toward 1st Street

9

Keep slight right at fork

301 ft · 9 sec

10

Turn straight onto East 1st Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

11

Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Southwest Walnut Street

12

Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

48 ft · 2 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

13

Arrive at destination

Southwest 3rd Street

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 55.5 miles from Britt, IA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.7 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 24 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.5 miles or 1h 18m 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 56m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Britt, 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 Britt, IA

This is one driving day of about 111 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Britt, IA.

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

The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 53.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.5 mi from Britt, IA · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gilbert, IA

56 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

Belmond, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Britt, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ankeny, IA

The final approach into Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, IA.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.2

Ames, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15154505004

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 87.2

Ames, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 87.2

Ames, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

Visit website

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Britt, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Discover Ames

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 87.2

Ames, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+15152324032

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.35 one way

$34.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.05	$38.11
premium	$4.89	$21.36	$42.72
diesel	$5.61	$24.51	$49.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ames, Iowa

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ames, Iowa

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ames, Iowa

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ames, Iowa

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ames, Iowa

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Ames, Iowa

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Ames, Iowa

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ames, Iowa

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 12 Other: 5 Blink: 2 EV Connect: 1 Tesla: 1 EVgo: 1 InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.3	$11.65	$5.33
Efficient EV	27.8	$9.71	$4.44
EV Truck/SUV	44.4	$15.54	$7.10

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Britt, IA

Late night in Britt on Saturday

Local time

2:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ankeny, IA

Late night in Ankeny on Saturday

Local time

2:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Gilbert, IA

56 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

2h 20m 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 Britt, IA to Ankeny, IA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, Sage Avenue, US 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.5 miles from Britt, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.35 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 2h 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 18 / US Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 55.4 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Britt, IA to Ankeny, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Ankeny, IA

Nearby Places

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargeLab Charging Station

Discover Ames

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Britt, IA

Ankeny, IA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 20m on the road

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