How far is Mason City, IA from Keokuk, IA?
The driving distance from Mason City, IA to Keokuk, IA is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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.
City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Keokuk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Keokuk.
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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
115.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
27.7 mi · 32 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218 South: Keokuk
1957 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason City and Keokuk.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
116 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mason City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Keokuk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Keokuk?
The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Robins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Mason City and 127.4 miles from Keokuk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mason City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Keokuk.
Stop Ideas Near Robins
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 Robins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Keokuk. Straight-line distance: 212.18 mi (341.47 km).
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keokuk
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 10,090 |
| Coordinates | 40.3972700, -91.3848700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keokuk (-91.38487, 40.39727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.23 | $76.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.84 | $83.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.68 | $95.37 |
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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