How far is Waterloo, IA from Centerville, IA?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Centerville, IA is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Hardin County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Centerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Centerville.
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Start on West 4th Street
23 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
117 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1622 ft · 34 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West 4th Street
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Turn slight right onto West Ridgeway Avenue
3073 ft · 1 min · West Ridgeway Avenue
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Turn left onto Sergeant Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Sergeant Road
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Take the ramp left
1428 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
61.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1612 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR E18: Roland, McCallsburg
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto 130th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · 130th Street
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto 170th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 170th Street
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Continue on East Mathews Drive
157 m · 14 sec · East Mathews Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mathews Drive
35 m · 3 sec · Mathews Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Mathews Drive
2551 ft · 1 min · Mathews Drive
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Continue on 170th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · 170th Street
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Turn left onto Y Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Y Avenue
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Turn right onto 190th Street
8 mi · 11 min · 190th Street
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Continue on 22nd Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 22nd Street
2976 ft · 1 min · 22nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Marion Street
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Turn right 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 Waterloo and Centerville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
61.4 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterloo 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 Waterloo to Centerville?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Waterloo and 56.7 miles from Centerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.71 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterloo and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 85.95 mi (138.33 km).
#1 Waterloo
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
| Population | 67,292 |
| Coordinates | 42.4927600, -92.3429600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.71 | $31.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
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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