How far is Marshalltown, IA from Newton, IA?
The driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to Newton, IA is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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 Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshalltown and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown and Newton.
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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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Continue on State Highway 14
7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Turn left onto West 4th Street North
1664 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street North
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Turn left onto North 19th Avenue West
1258 ft · 27 sec · North 19th Avenue West
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto North 4th Avenue East
1042 ft · 31 sec · North 4th Avenue East
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Turn right onto East 4th Street North
1033 ft · 36 sec · East 4th Street North
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
149 m · 19 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshalltown and Newton.
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.
Reed Avenue
Continue on Reed Avenue
7.72 mi · 00h 11m
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 Partly Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshalltown to Newton?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Marshalltown and 16.1 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marshalltown and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and Newton. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.58 km).
#1 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,127 |
| Coordinates | 41.6997100, -93.0479800 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton (-93.04798, 41.69971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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