How far is Osceola County, IA from Mason City, IA?
The driving distance from Osceola County, IA to Mason City, IA is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola County and Mason City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola County and Mason City.
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Start on Silver Avenue
1455 ft · 1 min · Silver Avenue
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Turn right onto 190th Street
1.6 km · 4 min · 190th Street
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Turn right onto County Highway A30
12.9 mi · 18 min · County Highway A30
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Turn straight
125 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
3140 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oxford Street
29 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
2635 ft · 53 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90: Albert Lea
75 m · 14 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90: Albert Lea
114.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
2023 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto 300th Street
7.3 mi · 10 min · 300th Street
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Turn right onto Orchid Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Orchid Avenue
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Continue on North Federal Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Federal Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast
7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola County and Mason City.
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
Exit the roundabout onto I 90: Albert Lea
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osceola County and Rain Showers near Mason City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osceola County to Mason City?
The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Ledyard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Osceola County and 90.5 miles from Mason City.
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 57.8 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.79 one way or $53.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osceola County and Rain Showers near Mason City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osceola County and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 122.87 mi (197.74 km).
#1 Osceola County
County in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,987 |
| Coordinates | 43.3785700, -95.6236900 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26,931 |
| Coordinates | 43.1535700, -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street Northeast (-93.201041, 43.153613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.21 | $26.79 | $53.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $28.50 | $57.00 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $32.49 | $64.99 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $38.67 | $77.34 |
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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