How far is Coralville, IA from Marion, IA?
The driving distance from Coralville, IA to Marion, IA is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coralville and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coralville and Marion.
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Start on 12th Avenue
45 m · 33 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
885 ft · 34 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Coral Ridge Avenue
2193 ft · 49 sec · Coral Ridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Des Moines
2294 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · Oakland Road Northeast
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Continue on Old Marion Road Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Marion Road Northeast
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Turn left onto C Avenue Northeast
90 m · 12 sec · C Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
717 ft · 22 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Marion Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1664 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
96 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
1702 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coralville and Marion.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Coralville and Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coralville to Marion?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Coralville and 17 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Coralville and Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Shueyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shueyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coralville and Marion. Straight-line distance: 24.74 mi (39.81 km).
#1 Coralville
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 22,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764000, -91.5804500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,780 |
| Coordinates | 42.0341700, -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Avenue (-91.59768, 42.03419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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