How far is Marion, IA from Indianola, IA?
The driving distance from Marion, IA to Indianola, IA is about 137.3 miles (221 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Indianola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Indianola.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Hubbell Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hubbell Avenue
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Turn left
2686 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South, US 69 South: Indianola
10.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
89 m · 7 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn right
24 m · 6 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 Indianola.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Marion and Sunny near Indianola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Indianola?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (221 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Marion and 68.7 miles from Indianola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marion and Sunny near Indianola.
Stop Ideas Near Le Grand
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 Le Grand.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 111.37 mi (179.24 km).
#1 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,780 |
| Coordinates | 42.0341700, -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 16,072 |
| Coordinates | 41.3580500, -93.5574400 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indianola (-93.55744, 41.35805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
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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