How far is Mason City, IA from Decorah, IA?
The driving distance from Mason City, IA to Decorah, IA is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 09m.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Decorah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Decorah.
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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
21.6 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218 Business, CR B35: Charles City
1513 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto 185th Street
1559 ft · 24 sec · 185th Street
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Turn straight onto Gilbert Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gilbert Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1198 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1319 ft · 34 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Brantingham Street
759 ft · 24 sec · Brantingham Street
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1761 ft · 50 sec · 5th Avenue
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Continue on 200th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 200th Avenue
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Continue on 200th Street
11 mi · 15 min · 200th Street
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Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street
1801 ft · 36 sec · 210th Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 24
20.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 24
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Continue on 1st Street Southeast
1363 ft · 42 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 24
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 24
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Continue on Highway 24
3252 ft · 50 sec · Highway 24
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Continue on State Highway 24
3237 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 24
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Continue on Charles Street
1751 ft · 40 sec · Charles Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1043 ft · 51 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Maryville Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maryville Street
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
2175 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 9
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Turn left onto Short Street
2219 ft · 1 min · Short Street
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Continue on South Mechanic Street
2540 ft · 1 min · South Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1323 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
104 m · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · East 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 Decorah.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mason City and Mostly Sunny near Decorah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Decorah?
The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Ionia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Mason City and 44.3 miles from Decorah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mason City and Mostly Sunny near Decorah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Decorah. Straight-line distance: 72 mi (115.87 km).
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decorah
Town in Iowa
| Population | 7,484 |
| Coordinates | 43.3033100, -91.7857100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decorah (-91.78571, 43.30331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
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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