How far is Sheldon, IA from Marion, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sheldon and Marion is 230.57 miles (371.06 km).
Flight distance from Sheldon, IA to Marion, IA is 230.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Sheldon to Marion with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sheldon, Iowa to Marion, Iowa is: 281.21 miles (452.56 km) by car.
Driving from Sheldon to Marion will take approximately 04 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Sheldon
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5071 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°10'52"N 95°51'22"W |
| Latitude | 43.1810900 |
| Longitude | -95.8561300 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in the central part of the state. Marion is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marion Historical Society and the Marion Art Center.
| Population | 40780 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'3"N 91°35'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.0341700 |
| Longitude | -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Marion: 8th Avenue (-91.59768,42.03419)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sheldon and Marion
The distance between Sheldon and Marion is 453 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sheldon and Marion. The current time is 00:11:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.56 liters (9.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sheldon and Marion.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sheldon to Marion is $32.6 (diesel $46.12).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $32.6 | $35.7 | $40.33 | $46.12 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sheldon and Marion (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
