How far is Webster City, IA from Mason City, IA?
The driving distance from Webster City, IA to Mason City, IA is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
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.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Webster City and Mason City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster City and Mason City.
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Start on 2nd Street
18 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Superior Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Superior Street
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Continue on Briggs Woods Road
1409 ft · 34 sec · Briggs Woods Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 20 East
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Mason City
1647 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1901 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Mallard Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mallard Avenue
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Continue on South Eisenhower Avenue
2624 ft · 45 sec · South Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn right onto 19th Street Southwest
2.5 mi · 4 min · 19th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto South Monroe Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
2017 ft · 48 sec · 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 Webster City and Mason City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Webster City to Mason City?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Coulter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Webster City and 33.7 miles from Mason City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Webster City and Mason City. Straight-line distance: 56.63 mi (91.13 km).
#1 Webster City
City in Iowa
| Population | 7,671 |
| Coordinates | 42.4694200, -93.8160500 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
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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