How far is Ferguson, IA from Marshalltown, IA?

The driving distance from Ferguson, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.04 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.07 mi
12.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.07 mi
Kilometers
12.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.04 mi
Kilometers
17.77 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshalltown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 AM CDT
Return by in Ferguson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferguson
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive Marshalltown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ferguson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Haverhill
IA

Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

From Ferguson
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Marshalltown
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    9 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    777 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 290th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 290th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 290th street

    38 m · 3 sec · 290th street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Reed Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Reed Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Center Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reed Avenue
4.38 mi · 40%
South Center Street
2.81 mi · 25%
290th Street
2.64 mi · 24%
South 3rd Avenue
0.78 mi · 7%
East Anson Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Reed Avenue

Turn right onto Reed Avenue

4.38 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haverhill
00h 09m from Ferguson
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ferguson and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marshalltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Ferguson and 5.5 miles from Marshalltown.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ferguson and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marshalltown.

Stop Ideas Near Haverhill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haverhill, 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 Haverhill.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

112 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferguson and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 8.07 mi (12.99 km).

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#1 Ferguson

City in Iowa, USA

Population122
Coordinates41.9369300, -92.8657500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Marshalltown

#2 Marshalltown

City in Marshal County, Iowa

Population26,736
Coordinates42.0494300, -92.9079800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-92.865749, 41.936998)
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908043, 42.04943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 Ferguson and Marshalltown. The current time is 09:51:11.

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.