How far is Centerville, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Centerville, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
Township in Hardin County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Waterloo.
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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 left onto Marion Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Marion Street
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Turn right onto West 22nd Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West 22nd Street
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Continue on 190th Street
8 mi · 11 min · 190th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Y Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Y Avenue
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Turn right onto 170th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · 170th Street
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Continue on Mathews Drive
2547 ft · 1 min · Mathews Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mathews Drive
31 m · 3 sec · Mathews Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Mathews Drive
526 ft · 15 sec · Mathews Drive
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Continue on 170th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 170th Street
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto 130th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 130th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-35 north: Minneapolis
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Waterloo
2998 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Sergeant Road
3054 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right
37 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Sergeant Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sergeant Road
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Turn right onto University Avenue
118 m · 9 sec · University Avenue
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Turn straight
1708 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
617 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Washington Street
1175 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
23 m · 2 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Waterloo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Centerville and 56.7 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.71 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 85.95 mi (138.33 km).
#1 Centerville
Centerville is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0927600, -93.9355100 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
| Population | 67,292 |
| Coordinates | 42.4927600, -92.3429600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-92.342752, 42.492625)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.71 | $31.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
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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