How far is Mason City, IA from Ventura, IA?

The driving distance from Mason City, IA to Ventura, IA is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.58 mi
00h 22m
Flight
14.07 mi
22.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.07 mi
Kilometers
22.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.58 mi
Kilometers
23.46 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ventura
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Mason City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason City
2026-04-23T17:55
Arrive Ventura
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mason City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clear Lake
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Mason City
7.3 mi
00h 11m
To Ventura
7.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 29 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Ventura.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Ventura.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Northeast

    7 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Federal Avenue

    100 m · 17 sec · North Federal Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Winnebago Way

    2360 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest

    12.6 mi · 19 min · 4th Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1239 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    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 Ventura.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
4th Street Southwest
12.6 mi · 87%
1st Street Northwest
1.18 mi · 8%
Winnebago Way
0.45 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.23 mi · 2%
North Federal Avenue
0.06 mi
2nd Street Northeast
0 mi
Longest Stretch

4th Street Southwest

Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest

12.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
00h 11m from Mason City
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mason City and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ventura.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Ventura?

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Mason City and 7.3 miles from Ventura.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mason City and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ventura.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Ventura. Straight-line distance: 14.07 mi (22.65 km).

Mason City

#1 Mason City

City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Population26,931
Coordinates43.1535700, -93.2010400
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ventura

Human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America

Population706
Coordinates43.1263500, -93.4777100
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason City (-93.20104, 43.15357)
End: Ventura (-93.47771, 43.12635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mason City and Ventura. The current time is 17:55:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.