How far is Mason City, IA from Marshalltown, IA?
The driving distance from Mason City, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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 01h 53m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Marshalltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Marshalltown.
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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
871 ft · 22 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street Southeast
697 ft · 27 sec · 8th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto South Federal Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Federal Avenue
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Continue on Partridge Avenue
14.6 mi · 20 min · Partridge Avenue
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Continue on County Highway C13
11.4 mi · 16 min · County Highway C13
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Continue on 4th Street Southeast
12.8 mi · 18 min · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Hardin Street
8 mi · 12 min · Hardin Street
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Turn sharp right onto Butler Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Butler Street
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Continue on County Highway S56
9.6 mi · 17 min · County Highway S56
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Continue on North 1st Street
2668 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on County Road S56
3.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S56
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Turn left onto State Highway 175
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on 240th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 240th Street
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Turn right onto Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on North 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason City and Marshalltown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sanford Avenue
Turn right onto Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Mason City and Sunny near Marshalltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Marshalltown?
The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Ackley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Mason City and 44.4 miles from Marshalltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mason City and Sunny near Marshalltown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 77.73 mi (125.1 km).
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908043, 42.04943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
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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