How far is Ames, IA from Centerville, IA?
The driving distance from Ames, IA to Centerville, IA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Worth Township, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ames and Centerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ames and Centerville.
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Start on 13th Street
36 m · 11 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on South Grand Avenue
1342 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 west: Boone
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right onto T Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · T Avenue
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Turn left onto 210th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 210th Street
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Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1356 ft · 27 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
1331 ft · 29 sec · West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn right onto Marion Street
2912 ft · 1 min · Marion Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 12th Street
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Continue on West 12th Street
60 m · 4 sec · West 12th Street
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Continue on Mallard Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Mallard Avenue
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Continue on 188th Road
1 mi · 2 min · 188th Road
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Turn right onto Leaf Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Leaf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leaf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ames and Centerville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 30 west
Merge slight left
8.29 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ames and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ames to Centerville?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Luther is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Ames and 11.3 miles from Centerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ames and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Stop Ideas Near Luther
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Luther.
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ames and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.84 km).
#1 Ames
The most populous city in Story County, Iowa.
| Population | 67,033 |
| Coordinates | 42.0347100, -93.6199400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centerville
Centerville is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0927600, -93.9355100 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerville (-93.93551, 42.09276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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