How far is Marion, IA from Webster City, IA?

The driving distance from Marion, IA to Webster City, IA is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.79 mi
02h 33m
Flight
117.36 mi
188.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.36 mi
Kilometers
188.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.79 mi
Kilometers
212.09 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-17T23:29
Arrive Webster City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Dike
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Marion
65.7 mi
01h 16m
To Webster City
66.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Webster City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Webster City.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Avenue

    136 m · 23 sec · 8th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    98 m · 13 sec · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    880 ft · 22 sec · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    40 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1828 ft · 48 sec · 7th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Marion Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    621 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Collins Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo

    2548 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north: Waterloo

    2156 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    87 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Waterloo

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    46.6 mi · 51 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 17 South

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Superior Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Superior Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    18 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Webster City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
125 mi · 95%
Collins Road Northeast
2.18 mi · 2%
Superior Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Marion Boulevard
0.63 mi
7th Avenue
0.56 mi
I-380
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

78.7 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dike
01h 16m from Marion
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marion to Webster City?

The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Dike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Marion and 66.1 miles from Webster City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Webster City. Straight-line distance: 117.36 mi (188.88 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.

Population40,780
Coordinates42.0341700, -91.5976800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Webster City

#2 Webster City

City in Iowa

Population7,671
Coordinates42.4694200, -93.8160500
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Marion (-91.59768, 42.03417)
End: Webster City (-93.81605, 42.46942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.6 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.2 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Webster City. The current time is 23:29:01.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.