How far is Fairfax, IA from Center Point, IA?
The driving distance from Fairfax, IA to Center Point, IA is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Center Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Center Point.
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Start on Vanderbilt Street
135 m · 22 sec · Vanderbilt Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
765 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard
26 m · 2 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
1594 ft · 25 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Williams Blvd
1 mi · 1 min · Williams Blvd
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Continue on Williams Boulevard Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on 1st Avenue West
1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
17 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 380 North, IA 27 North
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi · 18 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR W36: Center Point
1870 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Lewis Access Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lewis Access Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto State Street
864 ft · 24 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax and Center Point.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfax and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Center Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax to Center Point?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Hiawatha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Fairfax and 12.6 miles from Center Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfax and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Center Point.
Stop Ideas Near Hiawatha
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 Fairfax and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.18 km).
#1 Fairfax
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,934 |
| Coordinates | 41.9194500, -91.7810100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Center Point
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 42.1908300, -91.7851800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Point (-91.78518, 42.19083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
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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