Hitchhiking from Ankeny
Hitchhiking to Ankeny
Recent reviews mentioning Ankeny
41.11877, -104.80417
Didn't have to wait long .caught a trucker going as far east as I needed..―Thebookburner
41.65989, -93.5074
―Kevka
41.61543, -93.77592
The Flying J staff is friendly. The truckers are friendly but I found no north bounds like I had wanted. Found a craigslist rideshare to Chicago at the end of the day. Expect long waits but friendly people.―Drinkwindexx
41.66012, -93.49937
―Drinkwindexx
41.59359, -93.66093
―NoCynics
41.70317, -93.5742
―Fumbles
41.87809, -93.60018
―Fumbles
41.61543, -93.77592
There is a flying j here. lots of traffic going all directions but expect a long wait.―Anonymous
41.65989, -93.5074
Flew a sign ("EAST") here for about an hour until a cop told me I couldn't, but he did give me a ride to the next rest area.―Anonymous
41.66012, -93.49937
Do NOT let the cops tell you that hitchhiking is illegal in Iowa. State law says that law enforcement cannot stop you as long as you are off to the shoulder.This truck stop is very friendly. Be weary there is a state prison within ten miles of here. Check out the hilarious traveler
s graffitti in the underpass and help cross out some of the Nazi ramblings while your at it!
―Anonymous
41.59359, -93.66093
Low traffic. Got a ride towards the outskirts after about an hour, but I wouldn't count on it a second time.―Anonymous
41.87809, -93.60018
Trying to go north to the next town on the interstate. Nearly an 18 mile walk and no rides til a Sheriff helped me out. Maybe an "lol 69" sign would work.―Anonymous
41.70317, -93.5742
ALWAYS a good spot to get north out of Des Moines, just a 5 mile walk from the 1-80, I-35 interchange.―Anonymous