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About Lake Mills, IA

Lake Mills is a small Iowa town built around Rice Lake, a natural glacial lake in the state's north-central region. US Highway 69 runs through town, connecting it to Mason City 20 miles south and the Twin Cities area to the north. Most visitors exit Interstate 35 at Mason City or Northwood, then follow local highways west. The 1,148-acre Rice Lake reaches 22 feet deep and ranks among Iowa's top natural fishing spots.

Where is Lake Mills, IA on the map?

Lake Mills, IA is in United States, at 43.417, -93.531 - about 18 km north-east of Leland, IA.

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The closest airport to Lake Mills, IA is Mason City Municipal Airport, 49 km (about 48 min by car).

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