Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mason City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

109.1 miles 175.5 km · straight line
136.3 miles estimated 219.4 km · driving distance
2h 45min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
180° S bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Mason City?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mason City is 109.1 miles (175.5 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located S of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 136.3 miles, taking about 2h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Mason City 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 Mason City. 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 Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 45min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 18min $11–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 37min $16–$48* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Mason City

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Mason City
43.15°N, 93.20°W
America/Chicago
344m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 36 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 228.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients