How far is Marshalltown, IA from Muscatine, IA?
The driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to Muscatine, IA is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshalltown and Muscatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown and Muscatine.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Take the ramp left
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
31.5 mi · 36 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
33.4 mi · 39 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
2293 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
31 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, IA 38 South: Wilton, Muscatine
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Rose Avenue
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Continue on United States Highway 6
2583 ft · 44 sec · United States Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Highway 38
9.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mulberry Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Mulberry Avenue
108 m · 16 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
110 m · 18 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
48 m · 5 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshalltown and Muscatine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
73rd Street
Continue on 73rd Street
33.4 mi · 00h 39m
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 Mostly Sunny near Muscatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshalltown to Muscatine?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Marshalltown and 66.3 miles from Muscatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marshalltown and Mostly Sunny near Muscatine.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and Muscatine. Straight-line distance: 105.39 mi (169.61 km).
#1 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muscatine
City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa
| Population | 23,523 |
| Coordinates | 41.4244700, -91.0432100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muscatine (-91.04321, 41.42447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
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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