How far is Glenwood, IA from Mason City, IA?
The driving distance from Glenwood, IA to Mason City, IA is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenwood and Mason City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood and Mason City.
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Start on the route
63 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
42 m · 10 sec · North Vine Street
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Turn right onto Sharp Street
3268 ft · 1 min · Sharp Street
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Continue on Hilman Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hilman Road
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
118.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 235 South: Minneapolis, Des Moines
103.6 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Glenwood and Mason City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Continue straight
118 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Glenwood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Mason City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenwood to Mason City?
The road trip is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Glenwood and 133.2 miles from Mason City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.44 one way or $78.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Glenwood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Mason City.
Stop Ideas Near Waukee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 195.33 mi (314.35 km).
#1 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0469400, -95.7425100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $4.21 | $39.44 | $78.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $41.97 | $83.93 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $47.85 | $95.69 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $56.95 | $113.89 |
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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