How far is Mason City, IA from Anamosa, IA?
The driving distance from Mason City, IA to Anamosa, IA is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Anamosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Anamosa.
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Start on 2nd Street Northeast
7 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto North Federal Avenue
100 m · 20 sec · North Federal Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
2567 ft · 57 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Street
2988 ft · 60 sec · East State Street
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Turn slight right onto Maple Drive
2017 ft · 57 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Thrush Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Thrush Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
69.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo
97 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
36.2 mi · 39 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
1628 ft · 47 sec
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Turn sharp left onto County Home Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
48 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Home Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road
40 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · County Home Road
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Continue on Fairview Road
3 mi · 5 min · Fairview Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road E34
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road E34
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Continue on Elm Street
1472 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Cemetery Road
12 m · 3 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1484 ft · 30 sec · South Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1913 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason City and Anamosa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
69.1 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mason City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anamosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Anamosa?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Mason City and 76.1 miles from Anamosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mason City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anamosa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Anamosa. Straight-line distance: 121.24 mi (195.12 km).
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anamosa
City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.1083400, -91.2851600 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anamosa (-91.28516, 42.10834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.21 | $40.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.95 | $49.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
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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