How far is Marshalltown, IA from Coralville, IA?

The driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to Coralville, IA is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
88.87 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.01 mi
117.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.01 mi
Kilometers
117.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.87 mi
Kilometers
143.02 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coralville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Marshalltown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshalltown
2026-04-16T00:59
Arrive Coralville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshalltown
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
Van Horne
IA

Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America

From Marshalltown
44.4 mi
00h 54m
To Coralville
44.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marshalltown and Coralville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown and Coralville.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    31.5 mi · 36 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 73rd Street

    33.4 mi · 39 min · 73rd Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport

    2293 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Liberty

    1970 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road

    885 ft · 22 sec · West Forevergreen Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest

    40 m · 5 sec · Jasper Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Forevergreen Road

    139 m · 9 sec · Forevergreen Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Park Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Park Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Marengo Road

    78 m · 4 sec · East Marengo Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Marengo Road

    1317 ft · 22 sec · East Marengo Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 2nd Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    849 ft · 34 sec · 12th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshalltown and Coralville.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
73rd Street
33.4 mi · 38%
Lincoln Highway
31.5 mi · 35%
Avenue of the Saints
13.6 mi · 15%
2nd Street
3.8 mi · 4%
South Center Street
2.78 mi · 3%
North Park Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

73rd Street

Continue on 73rd Street

33.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Horne
00h 54m from Marshalltown
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marshalltown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coralville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marshalltown to Coralville?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Van Horne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Marshalltown and 44.5 miles from Coralville.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marshalltown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coralville.

Stop Ideas Near Van Horne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Van Horne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Horne.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

113 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and Coralville. Straight-line distance: 73.01 mi (117.5 km).

Marshalltown

#1 Marshalltown

City in Marshal County, Iowa

Population26,736
Coordinates42.0494300, -92.9079800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Coralville

#2 Coralville

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population22,484
Coordinates41.6764000, -91.5804500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Marshalltown (-92.90798, 42.04943)
End: Coralville (-91.58045, 41.6764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshalltown and Coralville. The current time is 00:59:10.

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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.