How far is Waukee, IA from Marshalltown, IA?

The driving distance from Waukee, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.96 mi
01h 11m
Flight
58.7 mi
94.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.7 mi
Kilometers
94.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.96 mi
Kilometers
104.54 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshalltown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Waukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waukee
2026-04-23T01:38
Arrive Marshalltown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waukee
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 Waukee
32.4 mi
00h 35m
To Marshalltown
32.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 28 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ashworth Drive

    43 m · 7 sec · Ashworth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1076 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hickman Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Hickman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3105 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant

    2428 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road

    35.2 mi · 42 min · Northeast Hubbell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Marshalltown Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Marshalltown Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West Lincolnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Madison Street

    1644 ft · 38 sec · West Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    2231 ft · 46 sec · South 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 3rd Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 54%
I-35 north
16.5 mi · 25%
Hickman Road
5.69 mi · 9%
West Lincolnway
2.23 mi · 3%
Marshalltown Boulevard
2.11 mi · 3%
Northeast 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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valeria
00h 35m from Waukee
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waukee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marshalltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 32.4 miles from Waukee and 32.6 miles from Marshalltown.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waukee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Waukee and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 58.7 mi (94.47 km).

Waukee

#1 Waukee

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America

Population26,166
Coordinates41.6116600, -93.8852300
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Marshalltown

#2 Marshalltown

City in Marshal County, Iowa

Population26,736
Coordinates42.0494300, -92.9079800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashworth Drive (-93.885151, 41.611761)
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908042, 42.04943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waukee and Marshalltown. The current time is 01:38:12.

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.