How far is Muscatine, IA from Marion, IA?
The driving distance from Muscatine, IA to Marion, IA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muscatine and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muscatine and Marion.
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Start on Walnut Street
48 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
110 m · 18 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
101 m · 10 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 2nd Street
59 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 38
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 38
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp straight
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Liberty
1383 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Valley Road
1 mi · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Avenue
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Turn straight onto Green Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Green Road
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on 160th Street
2440 ft · 38 sec · 160th Street
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Continue on Fox Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Fox Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
15.1 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
2315 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2844 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 7th Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
3013 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 14th Street
96 m · 21 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
835 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muscatine and Marion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
15.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Muscatine and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muscatine to Marion?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Muscatine and 33.3 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Muscatine and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Tipton
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 Tipton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muscatine and Marion. Straight-line distance: 50.91 mi (81.93 km).
#1 Muscatine
City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa
| Population | 23,523 |
| Coordinates | 41.4244700, -91.0432100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,780 |
| Coordinates | 42.0341700, -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Avenue (-91.59768, 42.03419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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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