Gardner, Kansas to Mason City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

313.2 miles 504.1 km · straight line
375.9 miles estimated 604.9 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gardner, Kansas from Mason City?

The distance from Gardner, Kansas to Mason City is 313.2 miles (504.1 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located NNE of Gardner, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.9 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Gardner, Kansas in Kansas and Mason City in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Gardner, Kansas 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 Gardner, Kansas to Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gardner, Kansas & Mason City

Quick Facts

Gardner, Kansas
38.81°N, 94.93°W
America/Chicago
323m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients