Colorado Springs to Mason City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

674.7 miles 1085.8 km · straight line
862.2 miles actual route 1387.5 km · driving distance
15h 2min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Mason City?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Mason City is 674.7 miles (1085.8 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 862.2 miles, taking about 15h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Mason City 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Mason City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 2min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 2min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~19h 33min $103–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Mason City

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM