How far is Centerville, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Centerville, IA to Indiana, IA is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.11 mi
00h 53m
Flight
33.44 mi
53.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.44 mi
Kilometers
53.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.11 mi
Kilometers
69.38 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Centerville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Albia
IA

City in Iowa

From Centerville
21.4 mi
00h 26m
To Indiana
21.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on North 13th Street

    50 m · 8 sec · North 13th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 13th Street

    88 m · 22 sec · North 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1513 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    20.7 mi · 31 min · North 18th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    18.9 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 18th Street
20.7 mi · 48%
South Main Street
19.7 mi · 46%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 5%
East State Street
0.29 mi · 1%
North 13th Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

North 18th Street

Turn left onto North 18th Street

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albia
00h 26m from Centerville
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Centerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Indiana?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Albia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Centerville and 21.6 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Centerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Albia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albia, 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 Albia.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

33 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

81 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

105 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

La Plata

114 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.81 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

City in Iowa, United States

Population5,414
Coordinates40.7341800, -92.8740900
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: North 13th Street (-92.873567, 40.734179)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Indiana. The current time is 06:45:57.

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.