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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.83 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.48 mi
21.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.48 mi
Kilometers
21.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.83 mi
Kilometers
27.08 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clemons
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 AM CDT
Return by in Marshalltown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshalltown
2026-04-16T01:05
Arrive Clemons
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marshalltown
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Albion
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa

From Marshalltown
8.4 mi
00h 14m
To Clemons
8.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    1328 ft · 32 sec · North 13th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Summit Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Summit Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Summit Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Marsh Avenue

    2665 ft · 46 sec · Marsh Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 190th Street

    8 mi · 13 min · 190th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eastman Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Eastman Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Bevins Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · Bevins Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 165th Street

    17 m · 1 sec · 165th Street

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
190th Street
8.01 mi · 48%
Summit Street
2.73 mi · 16%
Eastman Avenue
2.25 mi · 13%
Summit Road
1.43 mi · 9%
East Main Street
1.36 mi · 8%
Marsh Avenue
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
00h 14m from Marshalltown
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

Marshalltown

#1 Marshalltown

City in Marshal County, Iowa

Population26,736
Coordinates42.0494300, -92.9079800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clemons

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

Population141
Coordinates42.1138800, -93.1560400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Marshalltown (-92.90798, 42.04943)
End: Clemons (-93.15604, 42.11388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshalltown and Clemons. The current time is 01:05:30.

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.