How far is Waverly, IA from Marshalltown, IA?
The driving distance from Waverly, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waverly and Marshalltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly and Marshalltown.
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Start on West Bremer Avenue
19 m · 10 sec · West Bremer Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
12.8 mi · 15 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto University Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Grundy Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road
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Take the ramp right
2235 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
2083 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto N Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue
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Turn right onto 210th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn sharp left onto County Road T37
1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37
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Continue on M Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on North 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly and Marshalltown.
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.
Sanford Avenue
Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Waverly and Chance Rain Showers near Marshalltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waverly to Marshalltown?
The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Waverly and 36.9 miles from Marshalltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waverly and Chance Rain Showers near Marshalltown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 51.69 mi (83.18 km).
#1 Waverly
City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,298 |
| Coordinates | 42.7258100, -92.4754600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908042, 42.04943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
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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