How far is Marshalltown, IA from Clemons, IA?
The driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to Clemons, IA is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Marshall County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshalltown and Clemons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown and Clemons.
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Start on North 3rd Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · North 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
1328 ft · 32 sec · North 13th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Summit Street
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Continue on Summit Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Summit Road
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Turn right onto Marsh Avenue
2665 ft · 46 sec · Marsh Avenue
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Turn left onto 190th Street
8 mi · 13 min · 190th Street
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Turn right onto Eastman Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Eastman Avenue
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Continue on Bevins Street
1351 ft · 29 sec · Bevins Street
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Turn right onto 165th Street
17 m · 1 sec · 165th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 165th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshalltown and Clemons.
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.
190th Street
Turn left onto 190th Street
8.01 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marshalltown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clemons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshalltown to Clemons?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Marshalltown and 8.5 miles from Clemons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marshalltown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clemons.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and Clemons. Straight-line distance: 13.48 mi (21.69 km).
#1 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clemons
Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 141 |
| Coordinates | 42.1138800, -93.1560400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clemons (-93.15604, 42.11388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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