Farmington, Minnesota to Mason City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

102.8 miles 165.4 km · straight line
128.5 miles estimated 206.8 km · driving distance
2h 35min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
182° S bearing direction

How far is Farmington, Minnesota from Mason City?

The distance from Farmington, Minnesota to Mason City is 102.8 miles (165.4 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located S of Farmington, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 128.5 miles, taking about 2h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, 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 Farmington, 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 Farmington, Minnesota to Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 35min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 6min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 27min $15–$45* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, Minnesota & Mason City

Quick Facts

Farmington, Minnesota
44.64°N, 93.14°W
America/Chicago
275m 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 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 242.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients