How far is Norwalk, IA from Marshalltown, IA?

The driving distance from Norwalk, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.86 mi
01h 07m
Flight
56.13 mi
90.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.13 mi
Kilometers
90.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.86 mi
Kilometers
102.77 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshalltown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-18T04:27
Arrive Marshalltown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwalk
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Valeria
IA

Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America

From Norwalk
31.4 mi
00h 33m
To Marshalltown
32.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norwalk and Marshalltown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Marshalltown.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road G14

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road G14

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road R63

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road R63

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 9th Street

    2345 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 9th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2217 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Hubbell Avenue, Altoona

    1780 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1594 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hubbell Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hubbell Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road

    35.2 mi · 42 min · Northeast Hubbell Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Marshalltown Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Marshalltown Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lincolnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Madison Street

    1644 ft · 38 sec · West Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    2231 ft · 46 sec · South 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 3rd Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Marshalltown.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 55%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
14.5 mi · 23%
West Lincolnway
2.23 mi · 3%
Marshalltown Boulevard
2.11 mi · 3%
County Road G14
1.37 mi · 2%
Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Hubbell Road

Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road

35.2 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valeria
00h 33m from Norwalk
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwalk and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marshalltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Marshalltown?

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Valeria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Norwalk and 32.4 miles from Marshalltown.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Norwalk and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marshalltown.

Stop Ideas Near Valeria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valeria, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valeria.

RAIL

Osceola

85 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

110 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

114 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 56.13 mi (90.33 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States

Population12,449
Coordinates41.4755500, -93.6788300
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Marshalltown

#2 Marshalltown

City in Marshal County, Iowa

Population26,736
Coordinates42.0494300, -92.9079800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-93.678816, 41.47555)
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908042, 42.04943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.53 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.06 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwalk and Marshalltown. The current time is 04:27:20.

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.