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

The driving distance from Boone, IA to Mason City, IA is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
108.57 mi
01h 43m
Flight
83.1 mi
133.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.1 mi
Kilometers
133.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.57 mi
Kilometers
174.73 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mason City
Fri, Apr 17, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Boone
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boone
2026-04-17T19:00
Arrive Mason City
Fri, Apr 17, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boone
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 Boone
54 mi
00h 51m
To Mason City
54.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Corporal Roger Snedden Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal Roger Snedden Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 220th Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · 220th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 230th Street

    11.4 mi · 13 min · 230th Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    1426 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  7. 7

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1901 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mallard Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mallard Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Eisenhower Avenue

    2624 ft · 45 sec · South Eisenhower Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 19th Street Southwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 19th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Monroe Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monroe Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

    2017 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Federal Avenue

    100 m · 16 sec · North Federal Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
78.5 mi · 72%
230th Street
11.4 mi · 11%
US 18 East
4.63 mi · 4%
220th Street
3.83 mi · 4%
19th Street Southwest
2.51 mi · 2%
Mallard Avenue
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

78.3 mi · 01h 24m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
00h 51m from Boone
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boone and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mason City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 54 miles from Boone and 54.6 miles from Mason City.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 83.1 mi (133.73 km).

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#1 Boone

City in Iowa, United States

Population12,407
Coordinates42.0597000, -93.8802300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Mason City

#2 Mason City

City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Population26,931
Coordinates43.1535700, -93.2010400
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Mamie Eisenhower Avenue (-93.880231, 42.059657)
End: 2nd Street Northeast (-93.201041, 43.153613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boone and Mason City. The current time is 19:00:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.