How far is Asbury, IA from Marion, IA?

The driving distance from Asbury, IA to Marion, IA is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.55 mi
01h 11m
Flight
54.52 mi
87.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.52 mi
Kilometers
87.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.55 mi
Kilometers
107.1 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Thu, May 14, 6:59 PM CDT
Return by in Asbury
Thu, May 14, 8:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asbury
2026-05-14T17:47
Arrive Marion
Thu, May 14, 6:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asbury
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
IA

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

From Asbury
33.2 mi
00h 35m
To Marion
33.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Asbury and Marion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asbury and Marion.

  1. 1

    Start on Asbury Road

    2843 ft · 1 min · Asbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Arterial

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Arterial

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dodge Street

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Dodge Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR Y21: Peosta, Northeast Iowa Community College

    1990 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sundown Road

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Sundown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    47.5 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 7th Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    3013 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    96 m · 21 sec · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    835 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Asbury and Marion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sundown Road
8.27 mi · 12%
Dodge Street
7.2 mi · 11%
Northwest Arterial
1.86 mi · 3%
7th Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Asbury Road
0.54 mi · 1%
CR Y21
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

47.5 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 35m from Asbury
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Asbury and Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Asbury to Marion?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Asbury and 33.3 miles from Marion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asbury and Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

95 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

97 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

104 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asbury and Marion. Straight-line distance: 54.52 mi (87.74 km).

Asbury

#1 Asbury

City in Iowa, United States

Population5,841
Coordinates42.5144500, -90.7515200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.

Population40,780
Coordinates42.0341700, -91.5976800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Asbury Road (-90.751507, 42.514396)
End: 8th Avenue (-91.59768, 42.03419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Asbury and Marion. The current time is 17:47:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.