Mason City to Menomonie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

135 miles 217.2 km · straight line
168.7 miles estimated 271.5 km · driving distance
3h 24min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mason City from Menomonie?

The distance from Mason City to Menomonie is 135 miles (217.2 km) as the crow flies. Menomonie is located NNE of Mason City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 168.7 miles, taking about 3h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Mason City in Iowa and Menomonie in Wisconsin.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Mason City and Menomonie. 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 Mason City to Menomonie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 24min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 5min $13–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 14min $20–$59* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mason City & Menomonie

Quick Facts

Mason City
43.15°N, 93.20°W
America/Chicago
344m elevation
Menomonie
44.88°N, 91.92°W
America/Chicago
271m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 45 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 184.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients