How far is Centerville, IA from Cedar Falls, IA?
The driving distance from Centerville, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Cedar Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Cedar Falls.
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Start on North 13th Street
50 m · 8 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on North 13th Street
88 m · 22 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
1513 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn left onto North 18th Street
20.7 mi · 31 min · North 18th Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 137
14.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 137
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Take the ramp straight
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Oskaloosa, New Sharon
15.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto East Market Street
22 mi · 33 min · East Market Street
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Continue on 120th Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · 120th Street
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Turn left onto 380th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · 380th Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · State 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 Harding Street
2225 ft · 38 sec · Harding Street
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Continue on South County Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South County Road
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Continue on J Avenue
11.8 mi · 18 min · J Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
21.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto South Hudson Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · South Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Greenhill Road
1 km · 1 min · Greenhill Road
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, Waterloo Road
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Waterloo Road
909 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Waterloo Road
2180 ft · 46 sec · Waterloo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Cedar Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Market Street
Turn right onto East Market Street
22 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Centerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Cedar Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Cedar Falls?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Centerville and 74.6 miles from Cedar Falls.
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 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Centerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Cedar Falls.
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 Centerville and Cedar Falls. Straight-line distance: 125.88 mi (202.59 km).
#1 Centerville
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,414 |
| Coordinates | 40.7341800, -92.8740900 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Falls
The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.5277600, -92.4454700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-92.44555, 42.52776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.24 | $44.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
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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