Grand Island to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.7 miles 469.5 km · straight line
364.7 miles estimated 586.9 km · driving distance
7h 20min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Grand Island from Marshalltown?

The distance from Grand Island to Marshalltown is 291.7 miles (469.5 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located ENE of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.7 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska and Marshalltown 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 Grand Island and Marshalltown. 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 Grand Island to Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 20min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 48min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 58min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Island & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m elevation
Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients