How far is Centerville, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from Centerville, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 01h 52m.
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 and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Urbandale.
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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 left
25 mi · 37 min
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Take the ramp left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 28: Norwalk, Martensdale
3174 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2666 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1 km · 1 min · 8th Street
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Continue on 73rd Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on 72nd Street
3073 ft · 1 min · 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Roseland Drive
1302 ft · 1 min · Roseland Drive
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Turn left onto 70th Street
106 m · 11 sec · 70th Street
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Turn right onto Maryland Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Urbandale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Keep slight left
25 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Centerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Urbandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Centerville and 52.4 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Centerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Urbandale.
Stop Ideas Near Knoxville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knoxville.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 75.51 mi (121.52 km).
#1 Centerville
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,414 |
| Coordinates | 40.7341800, -92.8740900 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryland Drive (-93.71217, 41.626694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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