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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.45 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.74 mi
39.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.74 mi
Kilometers
39.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.45 mi
Kilometers
52.23 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sat, May 30, 4:50 PM CDT
Return by in Coralville
Sat, May 30, 5:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coralville
2026-05-30T16:08
Arrive Marion
Sat, May 30, 4:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coralville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Shueyville
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

From Coralville
15.5 mi
00h 20m
To Marion
17 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    45 m · 33 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    885 ft · 34 sec · 12th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coral Ridge Avenue

    2193 ft · 49 sec · Coral Ridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Des Moines

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    3219 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast

    1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Oakland Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Marion Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Marion Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto C Avenue Northeast

    90 m · 12 sec · C Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · Collins Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    717 ft · 22 sec · 1st Avenue East

  18. 18

    Continue on Marion Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1664 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    96 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1702 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 67%
2nd Street
1.69 mi · 5%
I 80 West
1.2 mi · 4%
Oakland Road Northeast
0.97 mi · 3%
I 380
0.96 mi · 3%
Collins Road Northeast
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
00h 20m from Coralville
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

96 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

98 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

99 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

105 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coralville and Marion. Straight-line distance: 24.74 mi (39.81 km).

Coralville

#1 Coralville

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population22,484
Coordinates41.6764000, -91.5804500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.

Population40,780
Coordinates42.0341700, -91.5976800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Avenue (-91.580435, 41.676404)
End: 8th Avenue (-91.59768, 42.03419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Coralville and Marion. The current time is 16:08:35.

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.