How far is Marshalltown, IA from Mason City, IA?
The driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to Mason City, IA is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshalltown and Mason City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown and Mason City.
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Start on North 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn left onto 240th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 240th Street
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Turn right onto F Avenue
5 mi · 12 min · F Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on F Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · F Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 20 West
2121 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR S56: Ackley, Eldora
2229 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway S56
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Highway S56
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Continue on Butler Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Butler Street
131 m · 16 sec · Butler Street
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Turn sharp left onto Hardin Street
8 mi · 12 min · Hardin Street
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Turn right
40.5 mi · 58 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street Southeast
697 ft · 24 sec · 8th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
871 ft · 21 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 Marshalltown 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
40.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Marshalltown and Sunny near Mason City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshalltown to Mason City?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Ackley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Marshalltown and 45.3 miles from Mason City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marshalltown and Sunny near Mason City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 77.73 mi (125.1 km).
#1 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
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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