Marshalltown, IA Road Trips

Marshalltown, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 42-mile quick runs to 164-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Marshalltown, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

182.7 mi

Keokuk, IA

Quickest Drive

53m

Ames, IA

Plan Around Marshalltown, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Marshalltown, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Keokuk, IA to Marshalltown, IA 182.7 mi · 3h 37m Fort Madison, IA to Marshalltown, IA 172.3 mi · 2h 52m Storm Lake, IA to Marshalltown, IA 164.4 mi · 3h 18m Muscatine, IA to Marshalltown, IA 129.3 mi · 2h 16m

Continue From Marshalltown, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Marshalltown, IA to Storm Lake, IA 164.2 mi · 3h 17m Marshalltown, IA to Ames, IA 41.7 mi · 53m

Trips from Marshalltown, IA

Marshalltown, IA to Storm Lake, IA

164.2 mi 3h 17m

Marshalltown, IA to Ames, IA

41.7 mi 53m

Driving from Marshalltown, IA

Expect an average of 103 miles and about 2h 5m behind the wheel when leaving Marshalltown, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 164 miles (3h 17m), while the shortest is just 42 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Marshalltown, IA include Storm Lake, IA (164.2 mi, 3h 17m) and Ames, IA (41.7 mi, 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 103-mile trip from Marshalltown, IA, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Marshalltown, IA and 8 routes heading into Marshalltown, IA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 42 to 164 miles.

The longest mapped route from Marshalltown, IA covers 164 miles and takes approximately 3h 17m. Shorter options start at just 42 miles.

The average route from Marshalltown, IA runs about 103 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 103-mile trip from Marshalltown, IA costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Marshalltown, IA include Storm Lake, IA and Ames, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.