How far is Fairfield, IA from Marshalltown, IA?
The driving distance from Fairfield, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 13m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Marshalltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Marshalltown.
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Start on East Briggs Avenue
662 ft · 34 sec · East Briggs Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
717 ft · 18 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Burlington Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Old US 34
1.6 km · 2 min · Old US 34
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Take the ramp right toward US 34, IA 163 West: Ottumwa
2240 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
31.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pella Opera House, Pella
2023 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto South Clark Street
2851 ft · 1 min · South Clark Street
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Turn left onto Oskaloosa Street
1185 ft · 26 sec · Oskaloosa Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway T14
11.5 mi · 16 min · Highway T14
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Turn right onto Highway F62 East
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway F62 East
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Turn left onto Highway T22 South
7.2 mi · 11 min · Highway T22 South
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Continue on County Highway T22
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway T22
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Continue on East Street
2421 ft · 41 sec · East Street
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Continue on State Highway 224 North
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 224 North
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Continue on State Highway 224 East
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 224 East
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Turn right onto State Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Reed Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2557 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on South Center Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East Anson Street
1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Marshalltown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 34
Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Fairfield and Mostly Sunny near Marshalltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Marshalltown?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Leighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Fairfield and 57.2 miles from Marshalltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 2:02 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 Sunny around Fairfield and Mostly Sunny near Marshalltown.
Stop Ideas Near Leighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leighton.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 86.96 mi (139.95 km).
#1 Fairfield
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,500 |
| Coordinates | 41.0086300, -91.9626700 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908043, 42.04943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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