Kirksville to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

129.2 miles 208 km · straight line
161.6 miles estimated 260 km · driving distance
3h 15min estimated drive time
$16 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
353° N bearing direction

How far is Kirksville from Marshalltown?

The distance from Kirksville to Marshalltown is 129.2 miles (208 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located N of Kirksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 161.6 miles, taking about 3h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Kirksville 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. 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 Kirksville 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 Kirksville to Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 15min $16 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 54min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~3h 5min $19–$57* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kirksville & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m 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 43 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 192.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients