How far is Dubuque, IA from Centerville, IA?
The driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Centerville, IA is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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.
Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dubuque and Centerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque and Centerville.
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Start on Central Avenue
929 ft · 34 sec · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, US 151 South
1021 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
57 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
78.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn slight right onto T Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · T Avenue
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Turn left onto 210th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 210th Street
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Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 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 West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
1331 ft · 29 sec · West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn right 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 Dubuque and Centerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
78.3 mi · 01h 31m
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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque to Centerville?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Keystone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Dubuque and 98.3 miles from Centerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 9:02 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dubuque and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Stop Ideas Near Keystone
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 Keystone.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dubuque and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 169.51 mi (272.8 km).
#1 Dubuque
The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
| Population | 57,781 |
| Coordinates | 42.5005600, -90.6645700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $29.60 | $59.19 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $41.59 | $83.18 |
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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