How far is Marion, IA from Le Mars, IA?
The driving distance from Marion, IA to Le Mars, IA is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Le Mars.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Le Mars.
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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 left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street
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Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue
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Continue on Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 140
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 140
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Turn left onto C38
2 mi · 3 min · C38
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Continue on 210th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 210th Street
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Continue on C38
1 mi · 1 min · C38
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Turn right onto County Road K64
4 mi · 6 min · County Road K64
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Lincoln Street Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Street Northeast
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
617 ft · 18 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
1719 ft · 59 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Le Mars.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Marion and Sunny near Le Mars.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Le Mars?
The road trip is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Marion and 137.4 miles from Le Mars.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.50 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Marion and Sunny near Le Mars.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Le Mars. Straight-line distance: 238.82 mi (384.35 km).
#1 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,780 |
| Coordinates | 42.0341700, -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Le Mars
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,195 |
| Coordinates | 42.7941600, -96.1655800 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Le Mars (-96.16558, 42.79416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.50 | $73.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.17 | $82.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.05 | $90.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.34 | $102.69 |
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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