How far is Mason City, IA from Norwalk, IA?
The driving distance from Mason City, IA to Norwalk, IA is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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 Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Norwalk.
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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 · 17 sec · North Federal Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
2017 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn left onto North Monroe Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto 19th Street Southwest
2.5 mi · 4 min · 19th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto South Eisenhower Avenue
2624 ft · 41 sec · South Eisenhower Avenue
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Continue on Mallard Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mallard Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2217 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.5 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 35 South: Des Moines
2643 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
102.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 235 West: Des Moines
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 6th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, East Village
1580 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Village, East 6th Street, Penn Avenue
2057 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Continue on Southeast 6th Street
1734 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Avenue
1563 ft · 31 sec · Scott Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 1st Street
2844 ft · 1 min · Southeast 1st Street
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Continue on Indianola Road
2890 ft · 1 min · Indianola Road
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Turn left onto Bancroft Street
721 ft · 17 sec · Bancroft Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 9th Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Southwest 9th Street
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Continue on County Road R63
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road R63
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Turn right onto County Road G14
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road G14
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Continue on North Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · 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 Norwalk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Mason City and Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Mason City and 65.7 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Mason City and Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 118.48 mi (190.68 km).
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 12,449 |
| Coordinates | 41.4755500, -93.6788300 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwalk (-93.67883, 41.47555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.50 | $34.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
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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