How far is Clinton, IA from Marshalltown, IA?

The driving distance from Clinton, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.22 mi
02h 39m
Flight
140.45 mi
226.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.45 mi
Kilometers
226.03 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.22 mi
Kilometers
240.14 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshalltown
Tue, May 5, 11:20 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Tue, May 5, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-05T08:41
Arrive Marshalltown
Tue, May 5, 11:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bertram
IA

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

From Clinton
74.6 mi
01h 19m
To Marshalltown
74.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Marshalltown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Marshalltown.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bluff Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Bluff Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Manufacturing Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manufacturing Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    16.3 mi · 20 min · Lincoln Way

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1884 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Marshalltown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Way
142 mi · 95%
South Center Street
2.32 mi · 2%
Manufacturing Drive
1.58 mi · 1%
South Bluff Boulevard
1.41 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue South
0.86 mi · 1%
South 3rd Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Way

Take the exit slight right

124 mi · 02h 32m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bertram
01h 19m from Clinton
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Marshalltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Marshalltown?

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Bertram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Clinton and 74.6 miles from Marshalltown.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Marshalltown.

Stop Ideas Near Bertram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bertram, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bertram.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

93 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

95 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

102 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

109 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 140.45 mi (226.03 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat.

Population25,039
Coordinates41.8444700, -90.1887400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Marshalltown

#2 Marshalltown

City in Marshal County, Iowa

Population26,736
Coordinates42.0494300, -92.9079800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue South (-90.18874, 41.844512)
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908042, 42.04943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Marshalltown. The current time is 08:41:23.

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.