How far is it from Ankeny, IA, to Lucas, IA, ?

The distance between Ankeny, IA, and Lucas, IA, is 56 mi by road.

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

The drive from Ankeny, IA, to Lucas, IA, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Ankeny, IA, to Lucas, IA, ?

The fastest route from Ankeny, IA, to Lucas, IA, covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Lucas, IA from Ankeny, IA?

Lucas, IA lies roughly to the south of Ankeny, IA.

Which roads does the route from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, IA follow?

The drive from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, IA mainly follows US 69, US 65.

Which towns do you pass between Ankeny, IA and Lucas, IA?

Towns on the route from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, IA include Altoona, Windsor Heights, Norwalk, Indianola.

Are there charging stations between Ankeny, IA and Lucas, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, 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: 63.

Ankeny, IA Lucas, IA

Distance: 56 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, IA takes about 1 h 30 min via US 69. The distance is 56 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ankeny, IA, Indianola, IA, Ackworth, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 56 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 4 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn left onto East 14th Street 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Southeast 14th Street 5 mi
10 Continue straight onto Southridge Boulevard 18 mi
11 Turn left 4 mi
12 Turn right 18 mi
13 Turn left onto North Street 1 mi
14 Continue slightly left onto Mulberry Street 1 mi
15 Continue right onto Division Street 1 mi
16 Arrive onto Division Street

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The return trip from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA covers roughly the same distance, 56 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

63 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

EV Charging Stations

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Lucas, IA → Hamilton, IA43 mi · 1 h 10 min Lucas, IA → Thayer, IA32 mi · 50 min Lucas, IA → Derby, IA9 mi · 15 min Lucas, IA → Woodburn, IA9 mi · 15 min Lucas, IA → Chariton, IA9 mi · 20 min Lucas, IA → Humeston, IA13 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Lucas, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Ankeny, IA, {fromState} and Lucas, IA, {toState} is 56 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Lucas, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Lucas, IA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Lucas, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Lucas, IA, {toState} covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Lucas, IA from Ankeny, IA?: Lucas, IA lies roughly to the south of Ankeny, IA.
Which roads does the route from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, IA follow?: The drive from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, IA mainly follows US 69, US 65.
Which towns do you pass between Ankeny, IA and Lucas, IA?: Towns on the route from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, IA include Altoona, Windsor Heights, Norwalk, Indianola.
Are there charging stations between Ankeny, IA and Lucas, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, 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: 63.

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