How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Centerville, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Centerville, IA is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Centerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Centerville.
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Start on West Broadway
1850 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
3251 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Kanesville Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Kanesville Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169, US 6: Adel, Winterset
1516 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
19 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Guthrie Street
111 m · 7 sec · Guthrie Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Continue on N Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · N Avenue
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Continue on Nile Kinnick Drive South
1.6 mi · 4 min · Nile Kinnick Drive South
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Continue on North Avenue
2089 ft · 36 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on N Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · N Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
2486 ft · 59 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on N Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · N Avenue
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Continue on H Avenue
11.4 mi · 16 min · H Avenue
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Take the exit left
1346 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 220th Street
4 mi · 5 min · 220th Street
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Turn left onto L Avenue
1393 ft · 29 sec · L Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 216th Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · 216th Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 30
1032 ft · 21 sec · Old Highway 30
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Continue on West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn left onto Marion Street
2912 ft · 1 min · Marion Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 12th Street
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Continue on West 12th Street
60 m · 4 sec · West 12th Street
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Continue on Mallard Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Mallard Avenue
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Continue on 188th Road
1 mi · 2 min · 188th Road
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Turn right onto Leaf Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Leaf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leaf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Centerville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Kanesville Boulevard
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Council Bluffs and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Centerville?
The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Casey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Council Bluffs and 76.4 miles from Centerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Council Bluffs and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Stop Ideas Near Casey
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 Casey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 114.74 mi (184.66 km).
#1 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
| Population | 62,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.2619400, -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centerville
Centerville is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0927600, -93.9355100 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerville (-93.93551, 42.09276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $26.02 | $52.05 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $32.33 | $64.67 |
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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