How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Centerville, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Centerville, IA is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Centerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Centerville.
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Start on Main Street
16 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
32 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
993 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Hudson Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Sergeant Road
2203 ft · 41 sec · Sergeant Road
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Continue on South Hudson Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · South Hudson Road
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Continue on Q Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Q Avenue
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Continue on County Road D65
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road D65
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Continue on North Main Street
7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto J Avenue
11.8 mi · 17 min · J Avenue
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Continue on North County Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North County Road
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Continue on Harding Street
2225 ft · 43 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto 380th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · 380th Avenue
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Turn right onto 120th Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · 120th Street
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Continue on Montezuma Street
22 mi · 33 min · Montezuma Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
14.5 mi · 22 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
2823 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 137
14.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 137
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto South Clinton Street
20.6 mi · 31 min · South Clinton Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1483 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
110 m · 16 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North 13th Street
92 m · 14 sec · North 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Centerville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montezuma Street
Continue on Montezuma Street
22 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Centerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Centerville?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Cedar Falls and 73.3 miles from Centerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Centerville.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 125.88 mi (202.59 km).
#1 Cedar Falls
The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.5277600, -92.4454700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centerville
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,414 |
| Coordinates | 40.7341800, -92.8740900 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerville (-92.87409, 40.73418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.77 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
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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