Flight Time from Ames to Ankeny
The flight from Ames to Ankeny covers about 21 mi and takes roughly 32 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
32 min
Nonstop flight
21 mi
Straight-line
30 mi
By road
32 min
Flight time
Ames and Ankeny are about 21 mi (34 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 30 mi (48 km), a drive of about 41 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 21 mi / 34 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 30 mi / 48 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 41 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $4 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.882, -93.613 |
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
Ames to Ankeny is about 21 mi (34 km) in a straight line, and roughly 30 mi (48 km) by road.