How far is Newton, IA from Marshalltown, IA?
The driving distance from Newton, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Marshalltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Marshalltown.
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Start on 1st Avenue East
149 m · 23 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto East 4th Street North
1033 ft · 34 sec · East 4th Street North
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Turn left onto North 4th Avenue East
1042 ft · 31 sec · North 4th Avenue East
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 19th Avenue West
1258 ft · 27 sec · North 19th Avenue West
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Turn right onto West 4th Street North
1569 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Street North
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Turn right onto State Highway 14
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Reed Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2557 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on South Center Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East Anson Street
1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South 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 Newton and Marshalltown.
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.
Reed Avenue
Continue on Reed Avenue
7.72 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Marshalltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Marshalltown?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Newton and 14.8 miles from Marshalltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Marshalltown.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.58 km).
#1 Newton
City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,127 |
| Coordinates | 41.6997100, -93.0479800 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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 (-92.908042, 42.04943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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