Origin
Marshalltown, IA
Afternoon in Marshalltown on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshalltown, IA to Ferguson, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Ferguson, IA
Baset Alhasan
Trip Overview
The drive from Marshalltown, IA to Ferguson, IA covers 11 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reed Avenue, South Center Street, 290th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Reed Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 11 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Reed Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near IA 14 / East Anson Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (IA 14 / East Anson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (IA 14 / South Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (E63 / 290th 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
0.8 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
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
E63 / 290th Street
Turn left onto E63 / 290th Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| South Center Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 290th Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North 3rd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Anson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Reed Avenue
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown, IA and Ferguson, 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
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Center Street
4
Continue on IA 14
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Reed Avenue
5
Turn left onto E63
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
290th Street
6
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto 2nd Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Street
8
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Ferguson, IA
Afternoon in Ferguson on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
18m 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 Marshalltown, IA to Ferguson, IA covers 11 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reed Avenue, South Center Street, 290th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Marshalltown, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.72 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 8.2 miles (E63 / 290th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marshalltown, IA to Ferguson, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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