How far is it from Gilbertville, IA, to Independence, IA, ?

The distance between Gilbertville, IA, and Independence, IA, is 20 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbertville, IA, to Independence, IA, ?

The drive from Gilbertville, IA, to Independence, IA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Gilbertville, IA, to Independence, IA, ?

The fastest route from Gilbertville, IA, to Independence, IA, covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Independence, IA from Gilbertville, IA?

Independence, IA lies roughly to the east of Gilbertville, IA.

Are there charging stations between Gilbertville, IA and Independence, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilbertville, IA to Independence, IA, including Hy-Vee Waterloo - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); 225 Commercial St (50 kW); Fairfield Inn & Suites Waterloo Cedar Falls - Tesla Destination (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

Gilbertville, IA Independence, IA

Distance: 20 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Gilbertville, IA to Independence, IA takes about 30 min via US 20. The distance is 20 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 20 mi

1 Depart left onto 17th Avenue 48 yd
2 Turn right onto 5th Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto 20th Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto South Raymond Road 2 mi
5 Take ramp right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Avenue of the Saints 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left 15 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Iowa Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Bland Boulevard 2 mi
11 Turn left onto 6th Avenue Southwest 1 mi
12 Turn left onto 9th Street Southwest 1 mi
13 Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southwest 43 yd
14 Arrive left onto 8th Avenue Southwest

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The return trip from Independence, IA to Gilbertville, IA covers roughly the same distance, 20 mi.

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Charging points along the way

3 chargers

Hy-Vee Waterloo - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1422 Flammang Drive, Waterloo, IA, 50702250 kW
225 Commercial StCCS, CHAdeMO · 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA, 5070150 kW
Fairfield Inn & Suites Waterloo Cedar Falls - Tesla DestinationType1 · 2134 La Porte Rd, Waterloo, IA, 507027.2 kW

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Independence, IA → Rowley, IA10 mi · 15 min Independence, IA → Winthrop, IA11 mi · 20 min Independence, IA → Quasqueton, IA11 mi · 20 min Independence, IA → Evansdale, IA21 mi · 30 min Independence, IA → Hazleton, IA12 mi · 20 min Independence, IA → Oelwein, IA16 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Gilbertville, IA, {fromState} to Independence, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Gilbertville, IA, {fromState} and Independence, IA, {toState} is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbertville, IA, {fromState} to Independence, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Gilbertville, IA, {fromState} to Independence, IA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Gilbertville, IA, {fromState} to Independence, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Gilbertville, IA, {fromState} to Independence, IA, {toState} covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Independence, IA from Gilbertville, IA?: Independence, IA lies roughly to the east of Gilbertville, IA.
Are there charging stations between Gilbertville, IA and Independence, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilbertville, IA to Independence, IA, including Hy-Vee Waterloo - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); 225 Commercial St (50 kW); Fairfield Inn & Suites Waterloo Cedar Falls - Tesla Destination (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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