How far is Marion, IA from Sheldon, IA?
The driving distance from Marion, IA to Sheldon, IA is about 283.3 miles (456 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Sheldon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Sheldon.
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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
159.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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Continue on 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on V Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn straight onto 530th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 500th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 490th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street
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Turn right onto Ames Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Nettle Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue
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Turn left onto 460th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street
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Continue on Garfield Street
2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street
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Continue on 460th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Log Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR L26, IA 60 Business: 2nd Avenue
1660 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street
8 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Sheldon.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
159 mi · 03h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sheldon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Sheldon?
The road trip is about 283.3 miles (456 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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 141.4 miles from Marion and 141.9 miles from Sheldon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sheldon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Sheldon. Straight-line distance: 230.57 mi (371.06 km).
#1 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,780 |
| Coordinates | 42.0341700, -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheldon
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,071 |
| Coordinates | 43.1810900, -95.8561300 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheldon (-95.85613, 43.18109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.53 | $85.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
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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