Distance from Charles City to Ankeny by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charles City (IA) to Ankeny (IA) is 104 miles or 168 kilometers or 91 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charles City to Ankeny is 136 miles (220 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 32 miles or 52 km.

Flight distance from Charles City, IA to Ankeny, IA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charles City and Ankeny is 104 miles or 168 km.
The nearest airport to Charles City, is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP) and the nearest airport to Ankeny, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Charles City to Ankeny?

Flight time from Charles City, IA to Ankeny, IA is 0 hours 14 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charles City to Ankeny Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charles City, IA and Ankeny, IA
This map shows the distance from Charles City, IA, Usa to Ankeny, IA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charles City, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charles City, IA to Ankeny, IA

The driving distance from Charles City, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is 136 miles or 220 km.
The total driving distance from Charles City, IA to Ankeny, IA is 136 miles or 220 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charles City, Iowa. It ends in Ankeny, Iowa.
The driving distance from Charles City, Iowa to Ankeny, Iowa is approximately 136 miles (220 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 2 to 3 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charles City, IA to Ankeny, IA

How long is the drive from Charles City, IA to Ankeny, IA?
The total driving time is 2 hours, 36 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charles City to Ankeny take?
Charles City and Ankeny are 2 hours 36 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charles City and Ankeny

Time difference between Charles City (IA) and Ankeny (IA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Charles CityCurrent local time in Ankeny
2025-12-22, 14:07:46 CST2025-12-22, 14:07:46 CST
How Far is it Between Charles City Iowa, USA and Ankeny Iowa, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charles City, IA and Ankeny, IA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 136 mi 220 km 118.1 nmi
Straight line distance 104 mi 168 km 91 nmi
Difference 32 mi 52 km 27 nmi

Charles City Details

Charles City is located in Iowa, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 3' 58.9'' Longitude: W 92° 40' 20.7''
Latitude43.06636
Longitude-92.67241
StateIowa
Nearest airports to Charles City

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Ankeny Details

Ankeny is located in Iowa, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 43' 47'' Longitude: W 93° 36' 20.8''
Latitude41.72971
Longitude-93.60577
StateIowa
Nearest airports to Ankeny

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charles City, IA and Ankeny, IA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 4 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 3 hours 26 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 3 hours 3 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 2 hours 45 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 2 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 2 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 2 hours 6 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 1 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 1 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 1 hours 43 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 1 hours 37 minutes