How far is Center Point, IA from Fairfax, IA?
The driving distance from Center Point, IA to Fairfax, IA is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Point and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and Fairfax.
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Start on State Street
864 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Lewis Access Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Access Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
10.8 mi · 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
802 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 100
1460 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 100 West
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast
8.8 mi · 10 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Fairfax
1481 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto 80th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 4 min · 80th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn left onto Losey Avenue
14 m · 3 sec · Losey Avenue
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Continue on Losey Avenue
1166 ft · 53 sec · Losey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vanderbilt Street
151 m · 22 sec · Vanderbilt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vanderbilt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Point and Fairfax.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Center Point and Sunny near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center Point to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Hiawatha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Center Point and 10.4 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Center Point and Sunny near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Hiawatha
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 Hiawatha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center Point and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.18 km).
#1 Center Point
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 42.1908300, -91.7851800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,934 |
| Coordinates | 41.9194500, -91.7810100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vanderbilt Street (-91.780946, 41.919451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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