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

111.2 miles 179 km · straight line
139.1 miles estimated 223.8 km · driving distance
2h 48min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
189° S bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Minnesota from Mason City?

The distance from Hastings, Minnesota to Mason City is 111.2 miles (179 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located S of Hastings, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 139.1 miles, taking about 2h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, 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 Hastings, 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 Hastings, Minnesota to Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 48min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 22min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 40min $17–$49* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Minnesota & Mason City

Quick Facts

Hastings, Minnesota
44.74°N, 92.85°W
America/Chicago
221m 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 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 223.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients