Origin
Fairfax, IA
Morning in Fairfax on Saturday
Local time
6:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfax, IA to Center Point, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Center Point, IA
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfax, IA to Center Point, IA covers 25.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, Williams Boulevard, Williams Boulevard Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 25.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Church Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 151 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 151 / Williams Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 151 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto US 151 / Williams Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 151 / Williams Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 151 / Williams Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 380 North, IA 27 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 North, IA 27 North
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CR W36: Center Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR W36: Center Point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fairfax, IA to Center Point, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr W36: Center Point along the way.
Cr W36: Center Point
23.1 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Williams Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| Williams Boulevard Southwest | 2 mi | 4m |
| 1st Avenue West | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Williams Blvd | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lewis Access Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, IA and Center Point, IA.
1
Start on Vanderbilt Street
443 ft
·
21 sec
·
Vanderbilt Street
2
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn right onto US 151
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Williams Boulevard
4
Enter roundabout onto US 151
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
5
Continue on US 151
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
6
Continue on US 151 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Williams Blvd
7
Continue on US 151 Business
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Williams Boulevard Southwest
8
Continue on US 151 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue West
9
Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
3rd Street Southwest
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 380 North, IA 27 North
11
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward CR W36: Center Point
13
Turn right onto CR W36
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewis Access Road
14
Continue on CR W6E
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Street
15
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Street
16
Arrive at destination
State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Center Point, IA
Morning in Center Point on Saturday
Local time
6:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairfax, IA to Center Point, IA covers 25.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Williams Boulevard, Williams Boulevard Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Fairfax, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 151 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 151 / Williams Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Fairfax, IA to Center Point, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr W36: Center Point along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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