How far is Sioux Center, IA from Mason City, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux Center, IA to Mason City, IA is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 08m.
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.
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Center and Mason City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Center and Mason City.
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Start on North Main Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street Southeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on 400th Street
11.9 mi · 18 min · 400th Street
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Turn left onto Hospers Drive South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hospers Drive South
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18: Spencer
2017 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto 320th Street
7.5 mi · 10 min · 320th Street
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Continue on US-18
1 km · 1 min · US-18
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Continue on 320th Street
21.3 mi · 30 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto 180th Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · 180th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road B24
1 mi · 1 min · County Road B24
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Continue on West 4th Street
1 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto 32nd Avenue West
1341 ft · 25 sec · 32nd Avenue West
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Continue on 200th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · 200th Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 360th Street
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Continue on 11th Street Southwest
2.5 mi · 4 min · 11th Street Southwest
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Continue on 360th Street
20.8 mi · 31 min · 360th Street
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Continue on 450th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · 450th Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on 370th Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · 370th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on 525th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 525th Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 18
65.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Winnebago Way
2404 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Way
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn left onto North Federal Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · North Federal Avenue
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Turn right 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 Sioux Center and Mason City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Highway 18
Turn left onto US Highway 18
65.6 mi · 01h 32m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux Center to Mason City?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Emmetsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Sioux Center and 82.1 miles from Mason City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Sioux Center and Rain Showers near Mason City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Center and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 150.1 mi (241.57 km).
#1 Sioux Center
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 7,665 |
| Coordinates | 43.0797100, -96.1755800 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $24.35 | $48.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $25.90 | $51.81 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $29.53 | $59.07 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
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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