How far is Russellville, AR from Marion, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Marion, AR is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.07 mi
03h 26m
Flight
165.79 mi
266.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.79 mi
Kilometers
266.82 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.07 mi
Kilometers
320.38 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-04-23T10:13
Arrive Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Carlisle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Russellville
99.4 mi
01h 43m
To Marion
99.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 10 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    122 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Blues Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Marion, Sunset, Wynne

    103 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I-55 Service Road

    1217 ft · 21 sec · I-55 Service Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Military Road

    3178 ft · 1 min · East Military Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Military Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
122 mi · 61%
I-40
70.5 mi · 35%
Blues Highway
2.33 mi · 1%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
I 55 North
0.73 mi
East Military Road
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

122 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 43m from Russellville
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Russellville 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 Russellville to Marion?

The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Russellville and 99.7 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

49 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Marion. Straight-line distance: 165.79 mi (266.82 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

City in Arkansas, USA

Population12,290
Coordinates35.2145300, -90.1964800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Marion (-90.19648, 35.21453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.59 L · about $26.58
Round trip
$53.17
14.04 gal · 53.18 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.58 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.63 $32.47 $64.94
Diesel $5.42 $38.01 $76.03

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 Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Marion. The current time is 10:13:46.

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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.