How far is it from Ankeny, IA, to Des Moines, IA, ?

The distance between Ankeny, IA, and Des Moines, IA, is 15 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ankeny, IA, to Des Moines, IA, ?

The drive from Ankeny, IA, to Des Moines, IA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Ankeny, IA, to Des Moines, IA, ?

The fastest route from Ankeny, IA, to Des Moines, IA, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Des Moines, IA from Ankeny, IA?

Des Moines, IA lies roughly to the south of Ankeny, IA.

Are there charging stations between Ankeny, IA and Des Moines, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ankeny, IA to Des Moines, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 68.

Ankeny, IA Des Moines, IA

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Ankeny, IA to Des Moines, IA takes about 25 min via I 35. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 15 mi

1 Depart right onto Southwest School Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto West 1st Street 2 mi
3 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left 5 mi
5 Keep slightly left 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto John MacVicar Freeway 5 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto East 6th Street 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Southeast 6th Street 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Scott Avenue 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Southeast 1st Street 1 mi
13 Turn left onto East Dunham Avenue 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street 47 yd
15 Turn left 83 yd
16 Arrive right

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The return trip from Des Moines, IA to Ankeny, IA covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Charging points along the way

68 chargers

Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)CCS · 4365 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310350 kW
Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA)CCS · 10151 University Ave, Clive, IA, 50325350 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5050 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1430 1st Avenue North, Altoona, IA, 50009250 kW
DEWEY FORD POWER LINK 2CCS · 3055 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50021150 kW

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Ankeny, IA, {fromState} and Des Moines, IA, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Des Moines, IA from Ankeny, IA?: Des Moines, IA lies roughly to the south of Ankeny, IA.
Are there charging stations between Ankeny, IA and Des Moines, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ankeny, IA to Des Moines, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 68.

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