How far is Center Point, IA from Robins, IA?

The driving distance from Center Point, IA to Robins, IA is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.98 mi
00h 16m
Flight
10.26 mi
16.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.26 mi
Kilometers
16.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.98 mi
Kilometers
19.28 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Center Point
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center Point
2026-04-23T02:56
Arrive Robins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Center Point
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Alburnett
IA

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

From Center Point
6 mi
00h 08m
To Robins
6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Center Point and Robins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and Robins.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    864 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lewis Access Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Access Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins

    1628 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto County Home Road

    2806 ft · 45 sec · County Home Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Center Point Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Center Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    91 m · 13 sec · South 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Point and Robins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
6.34 mi · 53%
West Main Street
1.5 mi · 13%
Lewis Access Road
1.39 mi · 12%
North Center Point Road
0.92 mi · 8%
Franklin Street
0.77 mi · 6%
County Home Road
0.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

6.34 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alburnett
00h 08m from Center Point
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Center Point and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Center Point to Robins?

The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Alburnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Center Point and 6 miles from Robins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Center Point and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robins.

Stop Ideas Near Alburnett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alburnett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alburnett.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

111 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

114 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center Point and Robins. Straight-line distance: 10.26 mi (16.51 km).

Center Point

#1 Center Point

City in Iowa

Population2,560
Coordinates42.1908300, -91.7851800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Robins

#2 Robins

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

Population3,570
Coordinates42.0711100, -91.6668400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-91.785214, 42.19087)
End: South 2nd Street (-91.667123, 42.071112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.79 $3.57
Premium $4.65 $1.95 $3.91
Diesel $5.30 $2.23 $4.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Center Point and Robins. The current time is 02:56:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.