How far is Marion, IN from Waldron, IN?
The driving distance from Marion, IN to Waldron, IN is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Waldron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Waldron.
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Start on North 150 E
1090 ft · 50 sec · North 150 E
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Turn right onto East 425 N
1301 ft · 40 sec · East 425 N
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Turn left onto Morristown Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Morristown Road
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Continue on Morristown Road
45 m · 12 sec · Morristown Road
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Turn left onto North Riley Highway
1413 ft · 31 sec · North Riley Highway
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Take the ramp left toward SR 9 South
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville
805 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto East 200 South
1582 ft · 40 sec · East 200 South
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Turn sharp left onto East Michigan Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Road
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Turn right onto South 600 East
1.6 km · 2 min · South 600 East
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Continue on North Main Street
1856 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Waldron.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SR 9 South
Merge slight left
5.29 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Marion and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Waldron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Waldron?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Marion and 6.6 miles from Waldron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Marion and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Waldron.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Waldron. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).
#1 Marion
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 27,674 |
| Coordinates | 39.5917100, -85.7549800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldron
Waldron is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4536600, -85.6669200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldron (-85.66692, 39.45366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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