How far is Springfield, IL from Mason City, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Mason City, IL is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Menard County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Mason City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Mason City.
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Start on East Washington Street
11 m · 7 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on J. David Jones Parkway
2.6 mi · 5 min · J. David Jones Parkway
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Continue on North Walnut Street Road
3 mi · 4 min · North Walnut Street Road
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Continue on North State Rt 29
2.5 mi · 3 min · North State Rt 29
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Continue on 1st Street
21 mi · 33 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Chestnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Mason City.
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.
1st Street
Continue on 1st Street
21 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Mason City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Mason City?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Springfield and 16 miles from Mason City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Mason City.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
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 Athens.
Springfield station
Lincoln
Carlinville
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 27.82 mi (44.78 km).
#1 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mason City
Township in Mason County, Illinois
| Population | 2,088 |
| Coordinates | 40.2022700, -89.6981600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mason City (-89.69816, 40.20227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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