Origin
Mason City, NE
Night in Mason City on Thursday
Local time
11:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mason City, NE to Wescott, NE
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Mason City, NE to Wescott, NE covers 32.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 183, 21C Spur, Highway 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on Highway 183. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 32.7 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 183 and 21C Spur. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.4 miles on Highway 183.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 183 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 183 and 21C Spur. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near N-2 / Highway 2.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mason City, NE to Wescott, NE is easy. At 38m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (N-2 / Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (US 183 / Highway 183): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (S-21C / 21C Spur): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-2 / Highway 2
Turn left onto N-2 / Highway 2
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 183 / Highway 183
Turn left onto US 183 / Highway 183
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
S-21C / 21C Spur
Turn right onto S-21C / 21C Spur
Navigation decision point
4
31.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Oak Grove Road
Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
Navigation decision point
4
32.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Wescott Road
Turn left onto Wescott Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 183 | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| 21C Spur | 6 mi | 6m |
| Highway 2 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Oak Grove Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Highway 92 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wescott Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 183
— 19.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City, NE and Wescott, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
306 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto N-2
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 2
3
Turn right onto US 183; N-92
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Highway 92
4
Turn left onto US 183
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Highway 183
5
Turn right onto S-21C
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
21C Spur
6
Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Grove Road
7
Turn left onto Wescott Road
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wescott Road
8
Arrive at destination
Wescott Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Wescott, NE
Night in Wescott on Thursday
Local time
11:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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 Mason City, NE to Wescott, NE covers 32.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 183, 21C Spur, Highway 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Mason City, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.11 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 Mason City, NE to Wescott, NE is easy. At 38m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (N-2 / Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (US 183 / Highway 183): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (S-21C / 21C Spur): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mason City, NE to Wescott, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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