Distance from Ward, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa

Ward Ankeny
Total Distance
84.1 mi
(135.3 km)
Travel Time
1 hour 31 minutes

The driving distance from Ward, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is 84.1 mi (135.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 37.9 mi (61 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 31 minutes

We found 3 routes between Ward and Ankeny.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
IA-5 N
81 mi
130.4 km
1 hour 27 minutes
IA-92 W and IA-5 N
84.1 mi
135.3 km
1 hour 31 minutes
IA-163 W
85.1 mi
137 km
1 hour 34 minutes

Route Directions

Take 188th Trl to IA-5 N
3.4 mi
6 min
14.7 mi
15 min
Continue on Marion County Hwy T17 to IA-92 W
9.2 mi
10 min
Continue on IA-92 W. Take IA-5 N, US-65 N and I-35 N to E 1st St in Ankeny
56.8 mi
58 min
0 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Get on IA-163 W in Pella from IA-5 N and Marion County Hwy T17
32.3 mi
38 min
32.4 mi
28 min
Get on I-80 W/US-6 W from NE 54th Ave
7.9 mi
11 min
Continue on I-80 W. Take Exit 137B and I-35 N to E 1st St in Ankeny
12.5 mi
15 min
0 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Take 188th Trl to IA-5 N
3.4 mi
6 min
14.7 mi
15 min
Continue on Marion County Hwy T17 to IA-92 W
9.2 mi
10 min
Continue on IA-92 W. Take IA-5 N, US-65 N and I-35 N to E 1st St in Ankeny
53.8 mi
55 min
0 mi
0 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Ward, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa covers 81 miles (130 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 27 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (81-85 miles / 130-137 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 minutes compared to alternatives.

Journey Waypoints

Ward

Starting Point

Rexfield, Iowa

87 mi to destination

1 mi
Indiana, Iowa

Traveled 22 mi from origin

1 mi
Knoxville, Iowa

65 mi to destination

2 mi
Donnelley, Iowa

Traveled 44 mi from origin

1 mi
Pleasantville, Iowa

44 mi to destination

1 mi
Runnells, Iowa

Traveled 65 mi from origin

1 mi
Woodland Hills, Iowa

22 mi to destination

1 mi
Capitol Heights, Iowa

Traveled 87 mi from origin

1 mi
Ankeny

Destination