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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.18 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.22 mi
40.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.22 mi
Kilometers
40.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Sun, Apr 26, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in Marshalltown
Sun, Apr 26, 2:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshalltown
2026-04-26T01:01
Arrive Newton
Sun, Apr 26, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshalltown
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Laurel
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa, USA

From Marshalltown
16.1 mi
00h 24m
To Newton
16.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 14

    7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 4th Street North

    1664 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 19th Avenue West

    1258 ft · 27 sec · North 19th Avenue West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 4th Avenue East

    1042 ft · 31 sec · North 4th Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 4th Street North

    1033 ft · 36 sec · East 4th Street North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    149 m · 19 sec · 1st Avenue East

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
16.8 mi · 52%
Reed Avenue
8.96 mi · 28%
South Center Street
2.81 mi · 9%
1st Street North
1.02 mi · 3%
North 3rd Avenue
0.78 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
00h 24m from Marshalltown
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

105 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

117 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and Newton. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.58 km).

Marshalltown

#1 Marshalltown

City in Marshal County, Iowa

Population26,736
Coordinates42.0494300, -92.9079800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States

Population15,127
Coordinates41.6997100, -93.0479800
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Marshalltown (-92.90798, 42.04943)
End: Newton (-93.04798, 41.69971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshalltown and Newton. The current time is 01:01:59.

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.