Jefferson City to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

243 miles 391.1 km · straight line
303.8 miles estimated 488.9 km · driving distance
6h 7min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Jefferson City from Marshalltown?

The distance from Jefferson City to Marshalltown is 243 miles (391.1 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located N of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 303.8 miles, taking about 6h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri and Marshalltown 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City to Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 7min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 20min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 49min $36–$106* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jefferson City & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 102.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients