Origin
Marshalltown, IA
Afternoon in Marshalltown on Saturday
Local time
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshalltown, IA to Boone, 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
55.2 mi
89 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 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshalltown, IA
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Boone, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marshalltown, IA to Boone, IA covers 55.2 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 Lincoln Highway, Mamie Eisenhower Avenue, South Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.8 miles on Lincoln Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 45.8 mi | 53m |
| Mamie Eisenhower Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Center Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 210th Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| T Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North 3rd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Anson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 45.8 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown, IA and Boone, IA.
1
Start on IA 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Avenue
2
Turn right onto IA 14
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Anson Street
3
Turn left onto IA 14
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Center Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge onto US 30
46 mi
·
53 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Turn slight right onto T Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
T Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR E41
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
210th Street
8
Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 27.6 miles from Marshalltown, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 50.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 14 / East Anson Street
Turn right onto IA 14 / East Anson Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 14 / South Center Street
Turn left onto IA 14 / South Center Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Merge onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
CR E41 / 210th Street
Turn left onto CR E41 / 210th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.63 one way
$17.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Boone, IA
Afternoon in Boone on Saturday
Local time
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
55.2 mi in 1h 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.8 mi on Lincoln Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 around 0.8 miles in near IA 14 / East Anson Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marshalltown, IA to Boone, 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: at 0.8 miles (IA 14 / East Anson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (IA 14 / South Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 55.2 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.8 miles on Lincoln Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (IA 14 / East Anson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (IA 14 / South Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boone, IA before heading back.
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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