Origin
Le Mars, IA
Late night in Le Mars on Friday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Le Mars, IA to Marshalltown, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
224.2 mi
361 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Le Mars, IA
Wikimedia Commons
Marshalltown, IA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Le Mars, IA to Marshalltown, IA covers 224.2 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 220th Street, US 30, I 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.4 miles on 220th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.1 miles from Le Mars, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 31m. Total distance: 224.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Le Mars, IA to Marshalltown, IA covers 224.2 miles and takes about 4h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
220th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 93.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near IA 3 / 5th Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 3 / 5th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (County Road C66): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 3 / 5th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto IA 3 / 5th Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
County Road C66
Turn right onto County Road C66
Navigation decision point
4
24.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Shamrock Avenue
Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
34.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 20 / Highway 20
Turn left onto US 20 / Highway 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 220th Street | 93.4 mi | 1h 47m |
| US 30 | 33.7 mi | 39m |
| I 35 | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| Highway 20 | 19 mi | 22m |
| United States Highway 20 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Oyens Avenue | 7 mi | 9m |
| Lee Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| County Road K64 | 5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
220th Street
— 93.4 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Mars, IA and Marshalltown, IA.
1
Start on 1st Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street Northeast
2
Turn left onto IA 3
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
5th Avenue Northeast
3
Continue on IA 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Street Northeast
4
Continue on IA 3
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 3
5
Turn right onto County Road K64
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road K64
6
Continue on Oyens Avenue
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Oyens Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR C60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
C 60
8
Turn right onto County Road C66
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road C66
9
Continue on 310th Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
310th Street
10
Turn straight onto County Highway C66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway C66
11
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
13
Continue on C66
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
320th Street
14
Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shamrock Avenue
15
Continue on L21
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lee Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 20
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Highway 20
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 20
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
United States Highway 20
18
Continue on US 20
93 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
220th Street
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 South: Des Moines
20
Merge onto I 35
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 35
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 30 East: Nevada
22
Merge onto US 30
34 mi
·
39 min
·
US 30
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
24
Turn left onto IA 14
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Center Street
25
Turn right onto IA 14
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Anson Street
26
Turn left onto IA 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
IA 14
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.1 miles from Le Mars, IA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.1 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marshalltown, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Le Mars, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Le Mars, IA
This is one driving day of about 224.2 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Le Mars, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on 220th Street for about 93.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.1 mi from Le Mars, IA · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.1 miles from Le Mars, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 220th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.4 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marshalltown, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.05 one way
$70.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.48 | $76.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.15 | $86.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.50 | $99.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.54 | $10.76 |
| Efficient EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.62 | $8.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.39 | $14.35 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Friday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Le Mars, IA to Marshalltown, IA covers 224.2 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 220th Street, US 30, I 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.1 miles from Le Mars, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 3 / 5th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (County Road C66): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Le Mars, IA to Marshalltown, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Marshalltown, IA
More trips to Marshalltown, IA
Explore more options from Le Mars, IA or browse trips ending in Marshalltown, IA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IA road trips.