How far is Mason City, IA from Maquoketa, IA?
The driving distance from Mason City, IA to Maquoketa, IA is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Maquoketa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Maquoketa.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Turn right onto Linn-Jones Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Linn-Jones Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1952 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 64 East
2558 ft · 45 sec · Highway 64 East
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Continue on State Highway 64
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Isabel Street
927 ft · 16 sec · Isabel Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on West Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on West Platt Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Platt Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
38 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason City and Maquoketa.
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 near Maquoketa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Maquoketa?
The road trip is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Gilbertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Mason City and 94 miles from Maquoketa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 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 Maquoketa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Maquoketa. Straight-line distance: 149.11 mi (239.97 km).
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maquoketa
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 5,924 |
| Coordinates | 42.0689100, -90.6656900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maquoketa (-90.66569, 42.06891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.96 | $49.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
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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