Origin
Oakland, IA
Evening in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, IA to Ankeny, IA
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, IA
Robert So
Ankeny, IA
András Nyemczovszky
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakland, IA to Ankeny, IA covers 67.2 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 35, 30th Street, 330th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.2 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.21 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from Oakland, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 67.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and 30th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.2 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 58.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and 30th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near Dows Williams Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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 6.4 miles (Dows Williams Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Dows Williams Road
At end of road, turn right onto Dows Williams Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward Woolstock
Navigation decision point
Toward Woolstock
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward 1st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 92
Toward 1st Street
5
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Oakland, IA to Ankeny, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Woolstock along the way.
Woolstock
6.7 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 58.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| 30th Street | 3 mi | 7m |
| 330th Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| East 1st Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Dogwood Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dows Williams Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, IA and Ankeny, IA.
1
Start on Oakland Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Oakland Drive
2
Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dogwood Avenue
3
Turn right onto 30th Street
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
30th Street
4
Continue on 330th Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
330th Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Dows Williams Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Dows Williams Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward Woolstock
7
Merge onto I 35
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 35
Use the none / 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 33.6 miles from Oakland, IA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 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 67.2 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 46m 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 11m
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 Oakland, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Oakland, IA
This is one driving day of about 67.2 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakland, 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 I 35 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Oakland, IA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Oakland, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.41 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.69 | $25.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ankeny, IA
Evening in Ankeny on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
3 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
1h 25m 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 Oakland, IA to Ankeny, IA covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, 30th Street, 330th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Oakland, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.21 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (Dows Williams Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oakland, IA to Ankeny, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Woolstock along the way.
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