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

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

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

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

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

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

Which direction is Gilbertville, IA from Independence, IA?

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Independence, IA to Gilbertville, 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.

Independence, IA Gilbertville, IA

Distance: 20 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Independence, IA to Gilbertville, 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 directions13 · 20 mi

1 Depart right onto 8th Avenue Southwest 43 yd
2 Turn left onto 9th Street Southwest 1 mi
3 Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southwest 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Bland Boulevard 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Iowa Avenue 1 mi
6 Take ramp right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 15 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn sharp left onto South Raymond Road 3 mi
10 Continue straight onto 20th Avenue 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn right onto 5th Street 1 mi
12 Turn left onto 17th Avenue 48 yd
13 Arrive right onto 17th Avenue

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The return trip from Gilbertville, IA to Independence, 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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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Gilbertville, IA → La Porte City, IA12 mi · 20 min Gilbertville, IA → Jesup, IA14 mi · 20 min Gilbertville, IA → Dunkerton, IA14 mi · 25 min Gilbertville, IA → Cedar Falls, IA20 mi · 30 min Gilbertville, IA → Denver, IA22 mi · 35 min Gilbertville, IA → Raymond, IA5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Independence, IA, {fromState} to Gilbertville, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Independence, IA, {fromState} and Gilbertville, IA, {toState} is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Independence, IA, {fromState} to Gilbertville, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Independence, IA, {fromState} to Gilbertville, IA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Independence, IA, {fromState} to Gilbertville, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Independence, IA, {fromState} to Gilbertville, IA, {toState} covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Gilbertville, IA from Independence, IA?: Gilbertville, IA lies roughly to the west of Independence, IA.
Are there charging stations between Independence, IA and Gilbertville, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Independence, IA to Gilbertville, 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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