How far is Carroll, IA from Mason City, IA?
The driving distance from Carroll, IA to Mason City, IA is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carroll and Mason City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carroll and Mason City.
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Start on the route
39 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn slight right
12.5 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 370th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 370th Street
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Continue on 365th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · 365th Street
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Continue on State Highway 175
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on State Highway 175
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on 360th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 360th Street
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Turn left onto Norridge Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Norridge Avenue
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Turn right onto West High Street
1 mi · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Ogden Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ogden Avenue
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Turn right
54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Mason City
1647 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1901 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Mallard Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mallard Avenue
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Continue on South Eisenhower Avenue
2624 ft · 45 sec · South Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn right onto 19th Street Southwest
2.5 mi · 4 min · 19th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto South Monroe Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
2017 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn left onto North Federal Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · North Federal Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast
7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carroll and Mason City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
54.5 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Carroll and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Mason City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carroll to Mason City?
The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Carroll and 77.2 miles from Mason City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Carroll and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Mason City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carroll and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 113.24 mi (182.25 km).
#1 Carroll
City in Carroll County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 9,694 |
| Coordinates | 42.0658200, -94.8669300 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street Northeast (-93.201041, 43.153613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.69 | $57.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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