How far is Marion, IA from Eldridge, IA?
The driving distance from Marion, IA to Eldridge, IA is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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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 01h 41m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Eldridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Eldridge.
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Start on 8th Avenue
835 ft · 33 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 14th Street
96 m · 19 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
2977 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Avenue
66 m · 5 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
2808 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Mount Vernon
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway
51.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lincoln Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1883 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto East Leclaire Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Leclaire Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
961 ft · 38 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
98 m · 13 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
86 m · 12 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Eldridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lincoln Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway
51.3 mi · 01h 08m
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 Rain Showers leaving Marion and Sunny near Eldridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Eldridge?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Clarence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Marion and 37.7 miles from Eldridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marion and Sunny near Eldridge.
Stop Ideas Near Clarence
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 Clarence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Eldridge. Straight-line distance: 58.26 mi (93.76 km).
#1 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,780 |
| Coordinates | 42.0341700, -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eldridge
City in Scott County Iowa
| Population | 6,864 |
| Coordinates | 41.6580900, -90.5845800 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldridge (-90.58458, 41.65809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
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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