How far is State Center, IA from Ferguson, IA?
The driving distance from State Center, IA to Ferguson, IA is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marshall 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 State Center and Ferguson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State Center and Ferguson.
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Start on East Main Street
4 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
1114 ft · 25 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
860 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2153 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1990 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2056 ft · 35 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Reed Avenue
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Turn left onto 290th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 290th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
777 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
9 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State Center and Ferguson.
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.
Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 Rain Showers leaving State Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferguson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State Center to Ferguson?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from State Center and 10.7 miles from Ferguson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around State Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferguson.
Stop Ideas Near Haverhill
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 Haverhill.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State Center and Ferguson. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.16 km).
#1 State Center
City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,432 |
| Coordinates | 42.0166500, -93.1635400 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ferguson
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 122 |
| Coordinates | 41.9369300, -92.8657500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferguson (-92.86575, 41.93693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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