How far is Sioux City, IA from Marion, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Marion, IA is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Marion.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Fairmount Street
3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street
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Turn left onto Gordon Drive
3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive
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Continue on Highway 20
39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
40.7 mi · 44 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
802 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 100
1460 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
564 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left onto I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 east: Waterloo, Marion
3094 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast
1663 ft · 30 sec · Collins Road Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast
1.8 mi · 2 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 · 18 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 Sioux City and Marion.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi · 03h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Marion?
The road trip is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Sioux City and 131.7 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux City and Sunny near Marion.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Marion. Straight-line distance: 247.62 mi (398.51 km).
#1 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.60 | $79.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.33 | $86.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
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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