Fresno, California to Mason City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1469.2 miles 2364.4 km · straight line
1928.7 miles actual route 3103.9 km · driving distance
33h 43min estimated drive time
$186 - $228 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Mason City?

The distance from Fresno, California to Mason City is 1469.2 miles (2364.4 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located ENE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1928.7 miles, taking about 33h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 43min $186 - $228 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 28min $154–$289* Budget
Train ~43h 50min $231–$675* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Mason City

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 490 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM