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Trip from Norwalk, 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 21m

Distance

62.9 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States

Norwalk, IA

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city and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, United States

Marshalltown, IA

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Trip Overview

Norwalk, IA to Marshalltown, IA is 62.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Northeast Hubbell Road, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway, and West Lincolnway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within the Midwest region of Iowa. Expect a local drive with several turns, making it a good option if you prefer a less highway-intensive journey. The relatively short distance and manageable duration mean you can easily complete this drive without needing an overnight stay, offering a flexible travel window.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northeast Hubbell Road 35.2 mi 41m
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway 14.5 mi 16m
West Lincolnway 2.2 mi 3m
Marshalltown Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
County Road G14 1.4 mi 2m
Hubbell Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Northeast Hubbell Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
County Road R63 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Northeast Hubbell Road — 35.2 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk, IA and Marshalltown, IA.

1

Start on Main Street

82 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto CR G14

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Avenue
3

Continue on County Road G14

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road G14
4

At end of road, turn left onto CR R63

1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road R63
5

Continue on CR R63

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Southwest 9th Street
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 42 sec
7

Merge onto IA 5

14 mi · 16 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward US 6: Hubbell Avenue, Altoona
9

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road
10

Turn right onto US 6

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hubbell Avenue
11

Continue on US 65; IA 330

1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
12

Continue on US 65; IA 330

35 mi · 41 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
13

Continue on Marshalltown Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
14

Continue on West Lincolnway

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lincolnway
15

Continue on West Madison Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West Madison Street
16

Turn left onto South 3rd Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South 3rd Street
17

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
18

Turn left onto IA 14

103 ft · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

IA 14

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Polk County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Altoona, IA

31 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.

Popular next leg

Altoona, IA to Marshalltown, IA

42.5 mi · 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Altoona, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colfax, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Norwalk, 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR G14 / North Avenue

Turn left onto CR G14 / North Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR R63 / County Road R63

At end of road, turn left onto CR R63 / County Road R63

Navigation decision point

5
19 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 6: Hubbell Avenue, Altoona

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6: Hubbell Avenue, Altoona
4
62.4 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | West Main Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | IA 14 / North 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto IA 14 / North 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.83 one way

$19.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.80 $21.59
premium $4.89 $12.10 $24.21
diesel $5.61 $13.89 $27.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.9 0 $6.60 $3.02
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.81 $4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Norwalk, IA

Afternoon in Norwalk on Saturday

Local time

1:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Sunny

WNW 13 to 21 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:33AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Marshalltown, IA

Afternoon in Marshalltown on Saturday

Local time

1:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Sunny

WNW 12 to 22 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:33AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

69°F

Altoona, IA

31 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

3 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 21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.2 miles on Northeast Hubbell Road. As you travel, be prepared for frequent changes in direction rather than long, sweeping curves or monotonous straightaways. The road will likely feel more like a series of connected local thoroughfares as you transition between towns and rural areas.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.2 mi on Northeast Hubbell Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 early in the drive near CR G14 / North Avenue.

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 1h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR G14 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CR R63 / County Road R63): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Norwalk, IA to Marshalltown, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Altoona along the way.

Altoona

19 mi in | ~24m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m 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 35.2 miles on Northeast Hubbell Road. 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: near the start (CR G14 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CR R63 / County Road R63): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marshalltown, 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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