How far is Marion, IA from Estherville, IA?
The driving distance from Marion, IA to Estherville, IA is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Floyd County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Estherville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Estherville.
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Start on 8th Avenue
136 m · 23 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
98 m · 13 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
880 ft · 22 sec · 7th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
40 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1828 ft · 48 sec · 7th Avenue
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Continue on Marion Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
621 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo
2548 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north: Waterloo
2156 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
87 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Waterloo
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
46.6 mi · 51 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on West Washington Expressway
1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
92.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
2004 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on North Street
2493 ft · 39 sec · North Street
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Continue on 360th Street
2631 ft · 41 sec · 360th Street
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Continue on Evergreen Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 9
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 9
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Turn right onto 230th Avenue
5.2 mi · 7 min · 230th Avenue
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Turn left onto 400th Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · 400th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 170th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · 170th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
16 mi · 23 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
2648 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on State Highway 9
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 9
117 m · 6 sec · State Highway 9
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Continue on US Highway 169
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on State Highway 9
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on 4th Avenue West
1.1 km · 59 sec · 4th Avenue West
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Continue on 430th Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · 430th Street
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 9
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
45 m · 4 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Estherville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
92.9 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Marion and Sunny near Estherville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Estherville?
The road trip is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Rudd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Marion and 119.2 miles from Estherville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marion and Sunny near Estherville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Estherville. Straight-line distance: 189.44 mi (304.88 km).
#1 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,780 |
| Coordinates | 42.0341700, -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Estherville
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,587 |
| Coordinates | 43.4016300, -94.8327600 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estherville (-94.83276, 43.40163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.73 | $71.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.09 | $78.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.55 | $89.11 |
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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