How far is Centerville, IA from Ames, IA?
The driving distance from Centerville, IA to Ames, IA is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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.
Human settlement in Worth Township, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Ames.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Ames.
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Start on Leaf Road
1.4 km · 4 min · Leaf Road
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Turn left onto 188th Road
1 mi · 2 min · 188th Road
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Continue on Mallard Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Mallard Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Mallard Avenue
50 m · 3 sec · Mallard Avenue
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Continue on West 12th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marion Street
2912 ft · 1 min · Marion Street
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Turn left onto West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
1331 ft · 27 sec · West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1356 ft · 27 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn right onto Corporal Roger Snedden Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal Roger Snedden Drive
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Turn left onto 220th Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · 220th Street
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Continue on 230th Street
7.6 mi · 9 min · 230th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Iowa State University
1521 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
1330 ft · 40 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 13th Street
36 m · 3 sec · 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Ames.
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.
230th Street
Continue on 230th Street
7.57 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Ames.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Ames?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Luther is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Centerville and 10.6 miles from Ames.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Ames.
Stop Ideas Near Luther
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Ames. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.84 km).
#1 Centerville
Centerville is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0927600, -93.9355100 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ames
The most populous city in Story County, Iowa.
| Population | 67,033 |
| Coordinates | 42.0347100, -93.6199400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: 13th Street (-93.619967, 42.034517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.94 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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