Manhattan to Mason City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.5 miles 523.8 km · straight line
390.6 miles estimated 628.6 km · driving distance
7h 51min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Mason City?

The distance from Manhattan to Mason City is 325.5 miles (523.8 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located NNE of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.6 miles, taking about 7h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 51min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 25min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Mason City

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients