How far is Grinnell, IA from Marion, IA?
The driving distance from Grinnell, IA to Marion, IA is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grinnell and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grinnell and Marion.
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Start on Park Street
21 m · 7 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Penrose Street
1056 ft · 40 sec · Penrose Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
2927 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on 380th Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · 380th Avenue
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Turn left onto 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp right
2311 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast
1.8 mi · 2 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 Grinnell 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.
73rd Street
Continue on 73rd Street
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grinnell and Chance Rain Showers near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grinnell to Marion?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Elberon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Grinnell and 38.2 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grinnell and Chance Rain Showers near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Elberon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grinnell and Marion. Straight-line distance: 61.25 mi (98.57 km).
#1 Grinnell
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 9,096 |
| Coordinates | 41.7430500, -92.7224100 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
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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