How far is it from Ankeny, IA, to Polk City, IA, ?

The distance between Ankeny, IA, and Polk City, IA, is 10 mi by road.

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

The drive from Ankeny, IA, to Polk City, IA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Ankeny, IA, to Polk City, IA, ?

The fastest route from Ankeny, IA, to Polk City, IA, covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Polk City, IA from Ankeny, IA?

Polk City, IA lies roughly to the north-west of Ankeny, IA.

Are there charging stations between Ankeny, IA and Polk City, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ankeny, IA to Polk City, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

Ankeny, IA Polk City, IA

Distance: 10 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Ankeny, IA to Polk City, IA takes about 20 min via Northwest 118th Avenue. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 10 mi

1 Depart right onto Southwest School Street 101 yd
2 Turn right onto Southwest 3rd Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto South Ankeny Boulevard 3 mi
4 Continue straight onto Northeast 14th Street 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Northeast 118th Avenue 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Northwest 118th Avenue 5 mi
7 Continue straight onto East Northside Drive 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto North 3rd Street 1 mi

9 Turn left 54 yd
10 Arrive left

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The return trip from Polk City, IA to Ankeny, IA covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Charging points along the way

36 chargers

Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)CCS · 4365 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310350 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1430 1st Avenue North, Altoona, IA, 50009250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5050 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313250 kW
DEWEY FORD POWER LINK 2CCS · 3055 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50021150 kW
L195 LVL 3 EXPP 1CCS · 5138 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131150 kW

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Polk City, IA → Des Moines, IA19 mi · 35 min Polk City, IA → Slater, IA9 mi · 15 min Polk City, IA → Elkhart, IA11 mi · 20 min Polk City, IA → Sheldahl, IA7 mi · 15 min Polk City, IA → Valeria, IA25 mi · 45 min Polk City, IA → Granger, IA8 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Ankeny, IA, {fromState} and Polk City, IA, {toState} is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ankeny, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState} covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Polk City, IA from Ankeny, IA?: Polk City, IA lies roughly to the north-west of Ankeny, IA.
Are there charging stations between Ankeny, IA and Polk City, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ankeny, IA to Polk City, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

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