How far is Bondurant, IA from Marion, IA?

The driving distance from Bondurant, IA to Marion, IA is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.74 mi
01h 50m
Flight
98.66 mi
158.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.66 mi
Kilometers
158.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.74 mi
Kilometers
176.61 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Bondurant
Wed, Apr 15, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bondurant
2026-04-15T18:30
Arrive Marion
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bondurant
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
Toledo
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Bondurant
54.8 mi
00h 55m
To Marion
54.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    15 m · 7 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street Southeast

    102 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    553 ft · 26 sec · Main Street Northeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 78th Avenue

    548 ft · 11 sec · Northeast 78th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Road

    30.7 mi · 36 min · Northeast Hubbell Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2792 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 73rd Street

    26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Collins Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    717 ft · 22 sec · 1st Avenue East

  14. 14

    Continue on Marion Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1664 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    96 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1702 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bondurant 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 34%
Northeast Hubbell Road
31.2 mi · 28%
73rd Street
26.8 mi · 24%
IA 100 East
10.4 mi · 9%
Collins Road Northeast
1.82 mi · 2%
2nd Street Northeast
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

37 mi · 00h 43m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
00h 55m from Bondurant
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bondurant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Bondurant and 54.9 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bondurant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Toledo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Toledo, 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 Toledo.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

109 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bondurant and Marion. Straight-line distance: 98.66 mi (158.78 km).

Bondurant

#1 Bondurant

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population7,293
Coordinates41.7005400, -93.4621600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.

Population40,780
Coordinates42.0341700, -91.5976800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Southeast (-93.462159, 41.70052)
End: 8th Avenue (-91.59768, 42.03419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bondurant and Marion. The current time is 18:30:18.

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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.