How far is Ottumwa, IA from Marion, IA?
The driving distance from Ottumwa, IA to Marion, IA is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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 02h 07m.
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.
City in Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ottumwa and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottumwa and Marion.
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Start on West Fourth Street
1124 ft · 27 sec · West Fourth Street
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Turn right onto North Wapello Street
121 m · 5 sec · North Wapello Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 63
4.8 mi · 6 min · Old US Highway 63
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Continue on State Highway 149
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on State Highway 149
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on West 6th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 149
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on Main Street
978 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 149
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on State Highway 149
10.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Jackson Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
2596 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on Main Street
2600 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 149
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on M Avenue
11.7 mi · 17 min · M Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2417 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
97 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · Oakland Road Northeast
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Continue on Old Marion Road Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Marion Road Northeast
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Turn left onto C Avenue Northeast
90 m · 12 sec · C Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
717 ft · 22 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Marion Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1664 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
96 m · 16 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
1702 ft · 1 min · 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 Ottumwa and Marion.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ottumwa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ottumwa to Marion?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Parnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Ottumwa and 61.6 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ottumwa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Parnell
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 Parnell.
Ottumwa station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ottumwa and Marion. Straight-line distance: 81.74 mi (131.54 km).
#1 Ottumwa
City in Iowa
| Population | 24,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.0200100, -92.4113000 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
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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