Origin
Ottumwa, IA
Morning in Ottumwa on Thursday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ottumwa, IA to Marshalltown, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
92.6 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ottumwa, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Marshalltown, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ottumwa, IA to Marshalltown, IA covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Wapello Street, Highway 63, Pella Opera House for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Ottumwa, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 92.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Wapello Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ottumwa, IA to Marshalltown, IA is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ottumwa, IA to Marshalltown, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Wapello Street | — | — |
| Highway 63 | — | — |
| Pella Opera House | — | — |
| South Clark Street | — | — |
| Oskaloosa Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway T14 | — | — |
| Highway F62 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Wapello Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottumwa, IA and Marshalltown, IA.
1
Start on West Fourth Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Fourth Street
2
Turn right onto North Wapello Street
397 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Wapello Street
3
Continue on Old US Highway 63
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Old US Highway 63
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
43 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Pella Opera House, Pella
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pella Opera House, Pella
7
Turn right onto South Clark Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Clark Street
8
Turn left onto Oskaloosa Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oskaloosa Street
9
Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Highway T14
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway T14
11
Turn right onto Highway F62 East
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway F62 East
12
Turn left onto Highway T22 South
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway T22 South
13
Continue on County Highway T22
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway T22
14
Continue on East Street
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Street
15
Continue on State Highway 224 North
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 224 North
16
Continue on State Highway 224 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 224 East
17
Turn right onto State Highway 14
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 14
18
Continue on Reed Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Reed Avenue
19
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on Reed Avenue
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Reed Avenue
21
Continue on South Center Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Center Street
22
Turn right onto East Anson Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Anson Street
23
Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.3 miles from Ottumwa, IA, or about 54m into the drive.
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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
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 Ottumwa, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ottumwa, IA
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ottumwa, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Ottumwa, IA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Ottumwa, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.48 one way
$28.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Marshalltown, IA
Morning in Marshalltown on Thursday
Local time
10:23 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
2 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 48m 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 Ottumwa, IA to Marshalltown, IA covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Wapello Street, Highway 63, Pella Opera House. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from Ottumwa, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.48 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 Ottumwa, IA to Marshalltown, IA is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ottumwa, IA to Marshalltown, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ottumwa, IA to Marshalltown, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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