Distance from Ankeny to Kansas City
How far is it from Ankeny to Kansas City? About 189 mi in a straight line and 230 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Ankeny and Kansas City are about 189 mi (304 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 230 mi (371 km), a drive of about 4 hr 7 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 51 min.
| Straight-line distance | 189 mi / 304 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 230 mi / 371 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 7 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 51 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $29 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.416, -94.102 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Ankeny to Kansas City is about 189 mi (304 km) in a straight line, and roughly 230 mi (371 km) by road.