How far is Hiawatha, IA from Mason City, IA?
The driving distance from Hiawatha, IA to Mason City, IA is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 09m.
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 Hiawatha and Mason City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hiawatha and Mason City.
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Start on Heefner Street
53 m · 10 sec · Heefner Street
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
120 m · 25 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto Blairs Ferry Road Northeast
1672 ft · 52 sec · Blairs Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn left onto I-380 south, IA 27 south: Waterloo
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
46.6 mi · 51 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on West Washington Expressway
1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
68.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR S56: California Avenue
2392 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Thrush Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thrush Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn slight right onto Maple Drive
2017 ft · 56 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn left onto East State Street
2988 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
2567 ft · 55 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right 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 Hiawatha and Mason City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
68.6 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hiawatha and Rain Showers near Mason City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hiawatha to Mason City?
The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Janesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Hiawatha and 67.5 miles from Mason City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.89 one way or $39.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hiawatha and Rain Showers near Mason City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hiawatha and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 109.24 mi (175.8 km).
#1 Hiawatha
City in Iowa
| Population | 7,466 |
| Coordinates | 42.0358300, -91.6821200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
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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