Apple Valley, Minnesota to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

186 miles 299.3 km · straight line
232.5 miles estimated 374.1 km · driving distance
4h 41min estimated drive time
$22 - $28 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Marshalltown?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Marshalltown is 186 miles (299.3 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located S of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 232.5 miles, taking about 4h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Marshalltown in Iowa.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota and Marshalltown. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 41min $22 - $28 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 37min $19–$35* Budget
Train ~4h 27min $28–$81* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 62 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 133.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients