How far is Washington, IA from Mason City, IA?
The driving distance from Washington, IA to Mason City, IA is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Mason City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Mason City.
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Start on State Highway 3
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto Olive Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Olive Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Avenue Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · 12th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street Northeast
10.7 mi · 15 min · 4th Street Northeast
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Continue on Partridge Avenue
14.6 mi · 20 min · Partridge Avenue
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Continue on South Federal Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Federal Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street Southeast
697 ft · 24 sec · 8th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
871 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right 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 Washington 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.
Partridge Avenue
Continue on Partridge Avenue
14.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Washington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Mason City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Mason City?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Sheffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Washington and 16 miles from Mason City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Washington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Mason City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 28.27 mi (45.49 km).
#1 Washington
City in Franklin County, Missouri
| Population | 7,206 |
| Coordinates | 42.7477500, -93.2713100 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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