How far is Marion, IA from Asbury, IA?

The driving distance from Marion, IA to Asbury, IA is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.39 mi
01h 26m
Flight
54.52 mi
87.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.52 mi
Kilometers
87.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.39 mi
Kilometers
106.85 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asbury
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Asbury
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Monticello
IA

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

From Marion
33.2 mi
00h 43m
To Asbury
33.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Avenue

    835 ft · 33 sec · 8th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    96 m · 19 sec · 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    2977 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Avenue

    66 m · 5 sec · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    2808 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Marion Airport Road

    24.1 mi · 28 min · Marion Airport Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    21.6 mi · 25 min · 200th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sundown Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Sundown Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward US 20 East, US 52 South

    1654 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest Arterial

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Arterial

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Asbury Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · Asbury Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asbury Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Asbury.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 36%
200th Avenue
21.6 mi · 32%
Sundown Road
8.11 mi · 12%
US 20 East
7.59 mi · 11%
Northwest Arterial
1.86 mi · 3%
10th Avenue
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Marion Airport Road

Continue on Marion Airport Road

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 43m from Marion
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Marion and 33.2 miles from Asbury.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asbury.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

95 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

97 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

104 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Asbury. Straight-line distance: 54.52 mi (87.74 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.

Population40,780
Coordinates42.0341700, -91.5976800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Asbury

#2 Asbury

City in Iowa, United States

Population5,841
Coordinates42.5144500, -90.7515200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Marion (-91.59768, 42.03417)
End: Asbury (-90.75152, 42.51445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Asbury. The current time is 03:57:06.

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.