How far is Mason City, IA from Bondurant, IA?
The driving distance from Mason City, IA to Bondurant, IA is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Bondurant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Bondurant.
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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 · 17 sec · North Federal Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
2017 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn left onto North Monroe Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto 19th Street Southwest
2.5 mi · 4 min · 19th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto South Eisenhower Avenue
2624 ft · 41 sec · South Eisenhower Avenue
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Continue on Mallard Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mallard Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2217 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.5 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 35 South: Des Moines
2643 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
97.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East 1st Street
1964 ft · 50 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on Northeast 94th Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast 94th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 72nd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 72nd Street
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Continue on Grant Street North
2965 ft · 1 min · Grant Street North
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
91 m · 13 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason City and Bondurant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
97.4 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mason City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bondurant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Bondurant?
The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Mason City and 58.6 miles from Bondurant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mason City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bondurant.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Bondurant. Straight-line distance: 101.27 mi (162.98 km).
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bondurant
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 7,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.7005400, -93.4621600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bondurant (-93.46216, 41.70054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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