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

307.8 miles 495.3 km · straight line
384.7 miles estimated 619.1 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Mason City?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Mason City is 307.8 miles (495.3 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located NNE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.7 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Mason City

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients