How far is Thirty, IA from Centerville, IA?

The driving distance from Thirty, IA to Centerville, IA is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.16 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.65 mi
4.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.65 mi
Kilometers
4.27 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.16 mi
Kilometers
5.09 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Fri, Nov 6, 8:38 AM CST
Return by in Thirty
Fri, Nov 6, 8:45 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thirty
2026-11-06T08:31
Arrive Centerville
Fri, Nov 6, 8:38 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thirty
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Exline
IA

Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America

From Thirty
1.6 mi
00h 03m
To Centerville
1.6 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Thirty and Centerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thirty and Centerville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    1984 ft · 35 sec · East Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 12th Street

    112 m · 16 sec · North 12th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 12th Street

    142 m · 23 sec · North 12th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

    110 m · 18 sec · West Van Buren Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    58 m · 8 sec · North 13th Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thirty and Centerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
218.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Maple Street
0.38 mi · 12%
North 12th Street
0.16 mi · 5%
West Van Buren Street
0.07 mi · 2%
North 13th Street
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

2.51 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
2.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exline
00h 03m from Thirty
Leave By
8:16 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Thirty and Cloudy near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thirty to Centerville?

The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Exline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Thirty and 1.6 miles from Centerville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thirty and Cloudy near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Exline

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Exline, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Exline.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

55 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

La Plata

75 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Osceola

89 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

114 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thirty and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 2.65 mi (4.27 km).

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#1 Thirty

Thirty is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6961300, -92.8677000
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Centerville

#2 Centerville

City in Iowa, United States

Population5,414
Coordinates40.7341800, -92.8740900
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: IA 5 (-92.867777, 40.696129)
End: North 13th Street (-92.873567, 40.734179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.42 L · about $0.44
Round trip
$0.87
0.22 gal · 0.84 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $0.44 $0.87
Mid-grade $4.29 $0.47 $0.94
Premium $4.86 $0.53 $1.07
Diesel $6.03 $0.66 $1.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Thirty and Centerville. The current time is 08:31:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.