How far is Waldron, IN from Marion, IN?
The driving distance from Waldron, IN to Marion, IN is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waldron and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldron and Marion.
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Start on North Main Street
1856 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South 600 East
1.6 km · 2 min · South 600 East
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Turn left onto East Michigan Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Road
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Turn sharp right onto East 200 South
2152 ft · 50 sec · East 200 South
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Shelbyville, Greenfield
1610 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
44 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Riley Highway
136 m · 12 sec · North Riley Highway
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Turn right onto Morristown Road
45 m · 6 sec · Morristown Road
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Continue on Morristown Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Morristown Road
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Turn right onto East 425 N
1301 ft · 41 sec · East 425 N
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Turn left onto North 150 E
1090 ft · 48 sec · North 150 E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 150 E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldron 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.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
5.35 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Waldron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waldron to Marion?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Waldron and 6.5 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Waldron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
Indianapolis Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waldron and Marion. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).
#1 Waldron
Waldron is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4536600, -85.6669200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 27,674 |
| Coordinates | 39.5917100, -85.7549800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morristown Road (-85.758875, 39.591859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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