Origin
Centerville, IA
Late night in Centerville on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, IA to Indiana, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, IA
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Indiana, IA
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Trip Overview
Centerville, IA to Indiana, IA is 42.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m via North 18th Street and IA 5, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey entirely within the Midwest region, specifically in Iowa. Expect a mixed drive that’s generally efficient, making it a practical choice for a short hop between these two points. You'll mainly be on state and county roads, so it’s not a high-speed interstate trek but rather a pleasant cruise through local landscapes. This route is ideal if you’re looking for a quick and uncomplicated way to get from A to B without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 18th Street | 20.7 mi | 30m |
| IA 5 | 18.9 mi | 28m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 13th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 18th Street
— 20.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on North 13th Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 13th Street
2
Continue on North 13th Street
289 ft
·
22 sec
·
North 13th Street
3
Turn right onto East State Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
4
Turn left onto IA 5
21 mi
·
30 min
·
North 18th Street
5
Continue on IA 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 5
19 mi
·
28 min
·
IA 5
7
Turn left onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
8
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
9
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Centerville, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 5 / North 18th Street
Turn left onto IA 5 / North 18th Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
IA 5
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
40.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
CR G76 / County Highway G76
Turn left onto CR G76 / County Highway G76
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.36 | $14.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Indiana, IA
Late night in Indiana on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with about 44% of the journey on highway segments. You'll experience stretches on North 18th Street, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 20.7 miles, likely giving you a feel for more consistent driving before transitioning. The route involves a combination of IA 5 and County Highway G76, suggesting a dynamic experience that moves from potentially faster-paced highway driving to more local county road conditions. As you progress, you'll notice the change in road character, so be prepared for varying speeds and road surfaces. It's not a relentless interstate grind, but rather a varied path.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on North 18th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East State Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Centerville, IA to Indiana, IA is easy. At 1h 5m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (IA 5 / North 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (IA 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Centerville, IA
Full guide →Centerville is in South Central Iowa.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on North 18th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (IA 5 / North 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (IA 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indiana, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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