Origin
Boone, IA
Late night in Boone on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boone, IA to Marshalltown, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boone, IA
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Marshalltown, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boone, IA to Marshalltown, IA covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 230th Street, 220th Street, South Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45 miles on 230th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 55.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
230th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 45 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Story Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Boone, IA to Marshalltown, IA is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Story Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.3 miles (IA 14 / South Center Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Story Street
Turn right onto Story Street
Navigation decision point
3
51.9 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
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IA 14 / South Center Street
Turn left onto IA 14 / South Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
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IA 14 / East Anson Street
Turn right onto IA 14 / East Anson Street
Navigation decision point
4
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
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IA 14 / South 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto IA 14 / South 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 230th Street | 45 mi | 52m |
| 220th Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| South Center Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Story Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South 3rd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Anson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mamie Eisenhower Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
230th Street
— 45 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone, IA and Marshalltown, IA.
1
Start on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
67 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2
Turn right onto Story Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Story Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
220th Street
4
Continue on US 30
45 mi
·
52 min
·
230th Street
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
6
Turn left onto IA 14
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Center Street
7
Turn right onto IA 14
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Anson Street
8
Turn left onto IA 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
IA 14
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Boone, IA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Boone, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marshalltown, IA
The final approach into Marshalltown, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marshalltown, IA
Late night in Marshalltown on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Nevada, IA
28 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boone, IA to Marshalltown, IA covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 230th Street, 220th Street, South Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Boone, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boone, IA to Marshalltown, IA is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Story Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.3 miles (IA 14 / South Center Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boone, IA to Marshalltown, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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