How far is Center Point, IA from Mount Vernon, IA?
The driving distance from Center Point, IA to Mount Vernon, IA is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Iowa.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Point and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and Mount Vernon.
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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
18.6 mi · 22 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
722 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon, Iowa City
1559 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
2479 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
40 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
666 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Avenue South
2046 ft · 39 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
70 m · 9 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn right
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Point and Mount Vernon.
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
18.6 mi · 00h 22m
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 Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center Point to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 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?
Cedar Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Center Point and 17.6 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Center Point and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Rapids
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 Cedar Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center Point and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.65 km).
#1 Center Point
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 42.1908300, -91.7851800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
City in Linn County, Iowa
| Population | 4,528 |
| Coordinates | 41.9219500, -91.4168400 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-91.416741, 41.921872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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