How far is Marion, IA from Glenwood, IA?
The driving distance from Marion, IA to Glenwood, IA is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (362 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Glenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Glenwood.
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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
11.2 mi · 13 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
1818 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 40 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Kansas City
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 275 South: South Bellevue, Glenwood
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 34
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34
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Turn left onto Hilman Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hilman Road
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Continue on Sharp Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Sharp Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
46 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right
69 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Glenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Marion and Mostly Cloudy near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Waukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Marion and 134.3 miles from Glenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.9 miles (362 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.78 one way or $79.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Marion and Mostly Cloudy near Glenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Waukee
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 Waukee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 224.92 mi (361.97 km).
#1 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,780 |
| Coordinates | 42.0341700, -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0469400, -95.7425100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood (-95.74251, 41.04694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $4.21 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $42.32 | $84.65 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $48.26 | $96.51 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $57.43 | $114.86 |
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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