I drive down an back up mason Montgomery everyday for work. It's not that bad but the worst part is at fields ertle (71) and at Tylersville rd. I live in Monroe an it is 15 miles one way to my job (located off union Cemetery) The drive in the morning takes about 20-25min, drive home takes 25-30min. 5:45-6:20 are my morning driving hours an 3-3:30 in the afternoon. I have family that lives in Mason an they enjoy it, they also live in Deerfield township so as to avoid mason city taxes.