How far is Marion, IA from Waterloo, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Marion and Waterloo is 49.56 miles (79.76 km).

Flight distance from Marion, IA to Waterloo, IA is 49.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Marion, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 54.2 miles (87.23 km) by car.

Driving from Marion to Waterloo will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.

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#1 Marion

The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in the central part of the state. Marion is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marion Historical Society and the Marion Art Center.

Population 40780
GPS Coordinates 42°2'3"N 91°35'52"W
Latitude 42.0341700
Longitude -91.5976800
Altitude 259
Country United States
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#2 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Population 67292
GPS Coordinates 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W
Latitude 42.4927600
Longitude -92.3429600
Altitude 261
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Marion and Waterloo

The distance between Marion and Waterloo is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Marion and Waterloo. The current time is 23:47:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.24 liters (1.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Marion and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Marion to Waterloo is $6.28 (diesel $8.89).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $6.28 $6.88 $7.77 $8.89

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Marion and Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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