How far is Mason City, IA from Osceola County, IA?
The driving distance from Mason City, IA to Osceola County, IA is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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.
Township in Kossuth County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Osceola County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Osceola County.
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Start on 2nd Street Northeast
125 m · 25 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto North Delaware Avenue
1726 ft · 1 min · North Delaware Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Federal Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Federal Avenue
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Continue on Osprey Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Osprey Avenue
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Turn left onto 300th Street
7.1 mi · 10 min · 300th Street
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Take the ramp right
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
33.7 mi · 36 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Sioux Falls
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
114.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60
1876 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto MN 60 W
1530 ft · 30 sec · MN 60 W
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2636 ft · 53 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oxford Street
33 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
26 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3084 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
13 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto 190th Street
1.6 km · 4 min · 190th Street
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Turn left onto Silver Avenue
1455 ft · 1 min · Silver Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silver Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason City and Osceola County.
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 90 West
Merge slight left
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Mason City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Osceola County?
The road trip is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Ledyard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Mason City and 90.8 miles from Osceola County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.91 one way or $53.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mason City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Osceola County. Straight-line distance: 122.87 mi (197.74 km).
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osceola County
County in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,987 |
| Coordinates | 43.3785700, -95.6236900 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osceola County (-95.62369, 43.37857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.21 | $26.91 | $53.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $28.63 | $57.27 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $32.65 | $65.29 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $38.85 | $77.71 |
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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