How far is Hiawatha, IA from Marion, IA?
The driving distance from Hiawatha, IA to Marion, IA is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hiawatha and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hiawatha and Marion.
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Start on Heefner Street
53 m · 10 sec · Heefner Street
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
120 m · 25 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto Blairs Ferry Road Northeast
1084 ft · 26 sec · Blairs Ferry Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right
783 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 100
1460 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
564 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left onto I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 east: Waterloo, Marion
3094 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast
1663 ft · 30 sec · Collins Road Northeast
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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 Hiawatha 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.
Collins Road Northeast
Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast
1.82 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hiawatha and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hiawatha to Marion?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Cedar Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Hiawatha and 2.2 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hiawatha and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Rapids
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 Cedar Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hiawatha and Marion. Straight-line distance: 4.34 mi (6.98 km).
#1 Hiawatha
City in Iowa
| Population | 7,466 |
| Coordinates | 42.0358300, -91.6821200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.72 | $1.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
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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