Mason City to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mason City from Minneapolis?

The distance from Mason City to Minneapolis is 126.1 miles (202.9 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Mason City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 157.6 miles, taking about 3h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Mason City in Iowa and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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 Mason City and Minneapolis. 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.