How far is Newton, IA from Marion, IA?

The driving distance from Newton, IA to Marion, IA is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
107.37 mi
01h 44m
Flight
78.12 mi
125.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.12 mi
Kilometers
125.72 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.37 mi
Kilometers
172.8 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sat, Apr 25, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Newton
Sun, Apr 26, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-25T21:49
Arrive Marion
Sat, Apr 25, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Williamsburg
IA

City in Iowa

From Newton
50.7 mi
00h 52m
To Marion
56.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Marion.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue East

    2554 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 12th Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 12th Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Avenue East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 13th Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Iowa Speedway Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Iowa Speedway Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast

    1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Oakland Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Marion Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Marion Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto C Avenue Northeast

    90 m · 12 sec · C Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · Collins Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    717 ft · 22 sec · 1st Avenue East

  18. 18

    Continue on Marion Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1664 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    96 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1702 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Iowa Speedway Drive
71 mi · 66%
Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 20%
South 13th Avenue East
1.5 mi · 1%
I 380
1.29 mi · 1%
Oakland Road Northeast
0.97 mi · 1%
Collins Road Northeast
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Iowa Speedway Drive

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 52m from Newton
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newton and Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Marion?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Newton and 56.7 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Marion. Straight-line distance: 78.12 mi (125.72 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States

Population15,127
Coordinates41.6997100, -93.0479800
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.

Population40,780
Coordinates42.0341700, -91.5976800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue East (-93.047984, 41.699571)
End: 8th Avenue (-91.59768, 42.03419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Marion. The current time is 21:49:52.

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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.