Centerville, IA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Centerville, IA have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 135 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Centerville, IA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
214.1 mi
Council Bluffs, IA
Quickest Drive
1h 5m
Indiana, IA
Plan Around Centerville, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Centerville, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Centerville, IA
Driving from Centerville, IA
The typical drive from Centerville, IA covers about 135 miles and takes around 2h 58m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 204 miles (4h 10m), while the shortest is just 43 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Centerville, IA are Mason City, IA (204.2 mi, 4h 10m), Bettendorf, IA (180.5 mi, 3h 49m), Waterloo, IA (146.6 mi, 3h 37m), Iowa City, IA (141 mi, 2h 55m), and Urbandale, IA (94.3 mi, 2h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 135-mile trip from Centerville, IA, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Centerville, IA and 5 routes heading into Centerville, IA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 43 to 204 miles.
The longest mapped route from Centerville, IA covers 204 miles and takes approximately 4h 10m. Shorter options start at just 43 miles.
The average route from Centerville, IA runs about 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 135-mile trip from Centerville, IA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Centerville, IA include Mason City, IA, Bettendorf, IA, Waterloo, IA and Iowa City, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Centerville, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,377
Median Income
$41,472
Median Home Value
$99,000
Median Age
47.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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