Origin
Center Point, IA
Late night in Center Point on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Point, IA to Marion, IA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Center Point, IA
Atlantic Ambience
Marion, IA
Joanna Bogacz
Trip Overview
The drive from Center Point, IA to Marion, IA covers 18.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, Collins Road Northeast, Lewis Access Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 18.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR W6E / Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR W6E / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR W6E / Franklin Street
Turn right onto CR W6E / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IA 100
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward IA 100
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
7
14 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn left toward I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 east: Waterloo, Marion
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 east: W...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Collins Road Northeast | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Lewis Access Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Marion Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 10.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point, IA and Marion, IA.
1
Start on State Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto CR W6E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
3
Continue on CR W36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewis Access Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward IA 100
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward IA 100
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
10
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 east: Waterloo, Marion
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto IA 100
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Collins Road Northeast
12
Keep slight right at fork onto IA 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Collins Road Northeast
13
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
1st Avenue East
14
Continue on Marion Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Boulevard
15
Continue on US 151 Business
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
7th Avenue
16
Turn left onto 6th Street
316 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
17
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
8th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marion, IA
Late night in Marion on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Center Point, IA to Marion, IA covers 18.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Collins Road Northeast, Lewis Access Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Center Point, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR W6E / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Center Point, IA to Marion, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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