Origin
Conrad, IA
Afternoon in Conrad on Friday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conrad, IA to Ankeny, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conrad, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Conrad, IA to Ankeny, IA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IA 330, Northeast 94th Avenue, Sanford Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.7 miles on IA 330. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Conrad, IA to Ankeny, IA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IA 330 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR D67 / West Center Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 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 (CR D67 / West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (IA 14 / Sanford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (IA 330 / North Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR D67 / West Center Street
Turn right onto CR D67 / West Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IA 14 / Sanford Avenue
Turn left onto IA 14 / Sanford Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
IA 330 / North Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 330 / North Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Southwest Walnut Street
Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Southwest 3rd Street
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 330 | 29.7 mi | 34m |
| Northeast 94th Avenue | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Sanford Avenue | 7 mi | 9m |
| Marsh Avenue | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| 160th Street | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East 1st Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| 330th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 330
— 29.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conrad, IA and Ankeny, IA.
1
Start on North Main Street
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR D67
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Center Street
3
Continue on CR D67
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
330th Street
4
Turn left onto IA 14
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Sanford Avenue
5
Turn right onto IA 330
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
160th Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 330
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on IA 330
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Marsh Avenue
8
Turn right onto IA 330
30 mi
·
34 min
·
IA 330
9
Turn right onto Northeast 94th Avenue
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Northeast 94th Avenue
10
Continue on East 1st Street
1.8 mi
·
4 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Conrad, IA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Conrad, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.32 | $20.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Ankeny, IA
Afternoon in Ankeny on Friday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Rhodes, IA
30 mi in
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
22 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 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 Conrad, IA to Ankeny, IA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IA 330, Northeast 94th Avenue, Sanford Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Conrad, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.40 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR D67 / West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (IA 14 / Sanford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (IA 330 / North Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Conrad, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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