Brighton, Colorado to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

636.6 miles 1024.5 km · straight line
763.9 miles estimated 1229.4 km · driving distance
15h 22min estimated drive time
$74 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Marshalltown?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Marshalltown is 636.6 miles (1024.5 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located ENE of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 763.9 miles, taking about 15h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado and Marshalltown in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado to Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 22min $74 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 26min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~19h 59min $92–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m 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 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients