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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.18 mi
02h 15m
Flight
101.27 mi
162.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.27 mi
Kilometers
162.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.18 mi
Kilometers
188.59 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bondurant
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in Mason City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason City
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Bondurant
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mason City
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
Williams
IA

City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States

From Mason City
58.6 mi
01h 08m
To Bondurant
58.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Northeast

    7 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Federal Avenue

    100 m · 17 sec · North Federal Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

    2017 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Monroe Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Monroe Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 19th Street Southwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 19th Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Eisenhower Avenue

    2624 ft · 41 sec · South Eisenhower Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mallard Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mallard Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    2217 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South: Des Moines

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 35 South: Des Moines

    2643 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    97.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street

    1422 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    76 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East 1st Street

    1964 ft · 50 sec · East 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast 94th Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast 94th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 72nd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 72nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grant Street North

    2965 ft · 1 min · Grant Street North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast

    91 m · 13 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
98.7 mi · 84%
Northeast 94th Avenue
5.49 mi · 5%
Avenue of the Saints
3.46 mi · 3%
19th Street Southwest
2.51 mi · 2%
Mallard Avenue
1.8 mi · 2%
Northeast 72nd Street
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
01h 08m from Mason City
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Mason City

#1 Mason City

City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Population26,931
Coordinates43.1535700, -93.2010400
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Bondurant

#2 Bondurant

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population7,293
Coordinates41.7005400, -93.4621600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason City (-93.20104, 43.15357)
End: Bondurant (-93.46216, 41.70054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mason City and Bondurant. The current time is 20:06:33.

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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.