How far is Bondurant, IA from Mason City, IA?

The driving distance from Bondurant, IA to Mason City, IA is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.13 mi
01h 52m
Flight
101.27 mi
162.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.27 mi
Kilometers
162.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.13 mi
Kilometers
188.5 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mason City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 PM CDT
Return by in Bondurant
Wed, Apr 15, 10:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bondurant
2026-04-15T18:30
Arrive Mason City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bondurant
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williams
IA

City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States

From Bondurant
58.3 mi
00h 56m
To Mason City
58.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bondurant and Mason City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bondurant and Mason City.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    91 m · 15 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grant Street South

    2943 ft · 1 min · Grant Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast 72nd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 72nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast 94th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1273 ft · 31 sec · East 1st Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1901 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mallard Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mallard Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Eisenhower Avenue

    2624 ft · 45 sec · South Eisenhower Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 19th Street Southwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 19th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Monroe Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monroe Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

    2017 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Federal Avenue

    100 m · 16 sec · North Federal Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bondurant and Mason City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1st Street
97.6 mi · 83%
Northeast 94th Avenue
5.49 mi · 5%
US 18 East
4.63 mi · 4%
19th Street Southwest
2.51 mi · 2%
Northeast 72nd Street
1.62 mi · 1%
Mallard Avenue
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 1st Street

Merge slight left

97.1 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
00h 56m from Bondurant
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bondurant and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mason City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bondurant to Mason City?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Bondurant and 58.8 miles from Mason City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bondurant and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mason City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bondurant and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 101.27 mi (162.98 km).

Bondurant

#1 Bondurant

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population7,293
Coordinates41.7005400, -93.4621600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Mason City

#2 Mason City

City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Population26,931
Coordinates43.1535700, -93.2010400
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Southeast (-93.462159, 41.70052)
End: 2nd Street Northeast (-93.201041, 43.153613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bondurant and Mason City. The current time is 18:30:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.