Origin
State Center, IA
Afternoon in State Center on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from State Center, IA to Ferguson, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
State Center, IA
Brett Sayles
Ferguson, IA
Baset Alhasan
Trip Overview
The drive from State Center, IA to Ferguson, IA covers 21.4 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, Reed Avenue, 290th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on Lincoln Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Reed Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| 290th Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 12.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State Center, IA and Ferguson, IA.
1
Start on East Main Street
12 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
1st Avenue South
3
Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
4th Street Southwest
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
5
Turn left onto US 30
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
7
Turn right onto IA 14
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Center Street
8
Continue on IA 14
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Reed Avenue
9
Turn left onto E63
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
290th Street
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto 2nd Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Street
12
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Avenue South
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
E63 / 290th Street
Turn left onto E63 / 290th Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Ferguson, IA
Afternoon in Ferguson on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
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
29m 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?
21.4 mi in 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Lincoln Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near 1st Avenue South.
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 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (4th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Lincoln Highway. 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: near the start (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (4th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ferguson, IA before heading back.
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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