How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Marion, VA?

The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Marion, VA is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.08 mi
03h 47m
Flight
182.75 mi
294.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.75 mi
Kilometers
294.11 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.08 mi
Kilometers
326.83 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisonburg
Sat, May 30, 3:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisonburg
2026-05-30T08:17
Arrive Marion
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisonburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hollins
VA

City in Virginia, United States of America

From Harrisonburg
101.5 mi
01h 53m
To Marion
101.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph N
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    35 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Square

    79 m · 8 sec · Court Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Court Square

    51 m · 5 sec · Court Square

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    873 ft · 19 sec · West Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

    2307 ft · 1 min · Maryland Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Port Republic Road

    2558 ft · 1 min · Port Republic Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    54.3 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Marion

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Commerce Street

    3205 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pendleton Street

    698 ft · 29 sec · Pendleton Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    116 m · 16 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Republic Road
200 mi · 99%
South High Street
0.85 mi
South Commerce Street
0.61 mi
Maryland Avenue
0.44 mi
VA 16
0.3 mi
West Market Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Republic Road

Keep slight left

117 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollins
01h 53m from Harrisonburg
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisonburg and Partly Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hollins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Harrisonburg and 101.6 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrisonburg and Partly Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Hollins

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hollins and the surrounding midpoint area.
The City Market Building
Food stop 6.2 mi away

The City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.3/5 286 reviews Event venue,Food court
Salem Utility Billing
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Salem Utility Billing

Salem , VA
114 N Broad St, Salem, VA 24153
Rating 2.3/5 4 reviews City government office,Local government office,Water utility company
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Charter Hall at the City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.5/5 19 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Roanoke

7 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

44 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Clifton Forge

53 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

59 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Marion. Straight-line distance: 182.75 mi (294.11 km).

Harrisonburg

#1 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.8348400, -81.5148400
Altitude662
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisonburg (-78.86892, 38.44957)
End: Marion (-81.51484, 36.83484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.13 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.80
14.34 gal · 54.26 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.40 $56.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.76 $63.51
Premium $4.78 $34.26 $68.52
Diesel $5.62 $40.32 $80.65

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 Virginia · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisonburg and Marion. The current time is 08:17:24.

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.