How far is Marshalltown, IA from Fairfield, IA?
The driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to Fairfield, IA is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshalltown and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown and Fairfield.
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Start on North 3rd Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto East Anson Street
1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Turn left onto State Highway 224 East
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 224 East
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Continue on State Highway 224 North
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 224 North
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Continue on East Street
2421 ft · 41 sec · East Street
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Continue on State Highway 224 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 224 North
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Continue on Highway T22 South
5.1 mi · 8 min · Highway T22 South
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Continue on Highway T22 South
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway T22 South
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Turn right onto Highway F62 East
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway F62 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway T14 South
11.5 mi · 16 min · Highway T14 South
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Oskaloosa Street
1185 ft · 26 sec · Oskaloosa Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Clark Street
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Take the ramp left
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 Business: Convention Center
1956 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Old US 34
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old US 34
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Continue on West Burlington Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Burlington Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
717 ft · 16 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Briggs Avenue
662 ft · 29 sec · West Briggs Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Briggs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshalltown and Fairfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clark Street
Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marshalltown and Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshalltown to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Leighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Marshalltown and 60.1 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marshalltown and Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Leighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leighton.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 86.96 mi (139.95 km).
#1 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,500 |
| Coordinates | 41.0086300, -91.9626700 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-91.96267, 41.00863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
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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