How far is Marshalltown, IA from North Liberty, IA?
The driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to North Liberty, IA is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshalltown and North Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown and North Liberty.
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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
11.6 mi · 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR F28: North Liberty
2011 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto 250th Street Northwest
1165 ft · 24 sec · 250th Street Northwest
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Continue on West Penn Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Penn Street
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1262 ft · 45 sec · North Dubuque Street
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Continue on North Dubuque Street
48 m · 5 sec · North Dubuque Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dubuque Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshalltown and North Liberty.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving Marshalltown and Sunny near North Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshalltown to North Liberty?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Keystone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Marshalltown and 41.9 miles from North Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marshalltown and Sunny near North Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Keystone
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 Keystone.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and North Liberty. Straight-line distance: 70.49 mi (113.45 km).
#1 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Liberty
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 19,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.7491800, -91.5979500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Liberty (-91.59795, 41.74918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
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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