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Tow Truck & Roadside Help in Ankeny, IA
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · Jump start $140 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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Towing, jump starts, lockouts and tire changes in Ankeny, dispatched 24/7 from the Des Moines service area.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Towing in Ankeny
RoadReady Tow covers Ankeny, IA as part of its Des Moines service area. The town is roughly 4 miles northwest of central Des Moines and lies in Polk County.
You get the price on the call, before dispatch, and a provider in our network drives out to you. Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.
What a tow from Ankeny costs
Towing is $150 to hook up plus $10 per mile + tax, counted from pickup to drop-off. Road miles are usually a bit more than straight-line miles, so these are ranges:
Your dispatcher confirms the exact mileage and price before dispatch. Cancel free before dispatch; $50 after.
What to tell the operator in Ankeny
- Your ZIP code (Ankeny mailing ZIPs include 50021, 50023) or the nearest cross street.
- If you are on a highway such as I-235 or I-35 / I-80 or Fleur Drive, your direction of travel and the last exit you passed.
- Where the vehicle should go: a shop in Ankeny, your home, or a dealer in Des Moines. Tow miles are counted from pickup to drop-off.
- The vehicle: make, model, and whether it is front, rear or all-wheel drive (some cars need a flatbed).
Ankeny services
Roadside services and prices in Ankeny
Plain prices before tax. Your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.
Nearby
Areas near Ankeny
Neighboring towns in the Des Moines service area, nearest first. Distances are straight-line miles from Ankeny.
- Towing in Johnston, IA6 miles from Ankeny · ZIP 50131
- Towing in Urbandale, IA9 miles from Ankeny · ZIP 50322
- Towing in Altoona, IA9 miles from Ankeny · ZIP 50009
- Towing in Grimes, IA10 miles from Ankeny · ZIP 50111
- Towing in Clive, IA11 miles from Ankeny · ZIP 50325
Des Moines and its other areas
Other cities nearby
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Towing in Ankeny
Ankeny towing FAQ
How much is a tow from Ankeny to Des Moines?+
Central Des Moines is about 4 straight-line miles from Ankeny, which is usually 5–6 road miles. At $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile, that is roughly $200–$210 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the exact mileage and price before dispatch.
Do you cover ZIP 50021 and the other Ankeny ZIPs?+
Yes. We cover Ankeny mailing ZIP codes 50021, 50023, as part of the Des Moines service area.
How long does roadside help take in Ankeny?+
Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes. Traffic and weather can add time, and the dispatcher gives you an honest estimate before anyone is sent.
Can I get a jump start in Ankeny?+
Yes. A jump start is $140 + tax and includes a quick battery check. See jump start in Ankeny for what to expect.
Do I need a membership for roadside help in Ankeny?+
No. You pay per job, with no membership, signup fee or contract. Cancel free before a driver is dispatched.
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