Faribault to Mason City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.9 miles 127 km · straight line
98.7 miles estimated 158.8 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
178° S bearing direction

How far is Faribault from Mason City?

The distance from Faribault to Mason City is 78.9 miles (127 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located S of Faribault. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.7 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Faribault in Minnesota and Mason City in Iowa.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Faribault 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 Faribault to Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Faribault & Mason City

Quick Facts

Faribault
44.30°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
303m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 315.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients