How far is Marion, IA from Coralville, IA?

The driving distance from Marion, IA to Coralville, IA is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
30.76 mi
00h 43m
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
30.76 mi
Kilometers
49.5 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coralville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 PM CDT
Return by in Marion
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-15T17:15
Arrive Coralville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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 Marion
15.4 mi
00h 21m
To Coralville
15.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Avenue

    136 m · 23 sec · 8th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    98 m · 13 sec · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    880 ft · 22 sec · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    40 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1828 ft · 48 sec · 7th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Marion Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    621 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · Collins Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto C Avenue Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · C Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Marion Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Marion Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Oakland Road Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Oakland Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

    1411 ft · 30 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

    628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward North Liberty

    1970 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road

    885 ft · 22 sec · West Forevergreen Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest

    40 m · 5 sec · Jasper Avenue Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Forevergreen Road

    139 m · 9 sec · Forevergreen Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Park Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Park Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Marengo Road

    78 m · 4 sec · East Marengo Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Marengo Road

    1317 ft · 22 sec · East Marengo Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 2nd Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    849 ft · 34 sec · 12th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
19.7 mi · 64%
2nd Street
3.8 mi · 12%
North Park Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Oakland Road Northeast
0.97 mi · 3%
Collins Road Northeast
0.94 mi · 3%
Old Marion Road Northeast
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

19.7 mi · 00h 23m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
00h 21m from Marion
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coralville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 15.4 miles from Marion and 15.3 miles from Coralville.

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 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coralville.

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 Marion and Coralville. Straight-line distance: 24.74 mi (39.81 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.

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

#2 Coralville

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population22,484
Coordinates41.6764000, -91.5804500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Marion (-91.59768, 42.03417)
End: Coralville (-91.58045, 41.6764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Coralville. The current time is 17:15:18.

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.