Origin
Centerville, IA
Afternoon in Centerville on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, IA to Marion, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
154.8 mi
249 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, IA
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Marion, IA
Joanna Bogacz
Trip Overview
The drive from Centerville, IA to Marion, IA covers 154.8 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, US 63, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.5 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.4 miles from Centerville, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 46.5 mi | 49m |
| US 63 | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| East Market Street | 20.7 mi | 30m |
| North 18th Street | 20.7 mi | 30m |
| State Highway 137 | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| Oakland Road Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| Collins Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 46.5 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, IA and Marion, IA.
1
Start on North 13th Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 13th Street
2
Continue on North 13th Street
289 ft
·
22 sec
·
North 13th Street
3
Turn right onto East State Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
4
Turn left onto IA 5
21 mi
·
30 min
·
North 18th Street
5
Continue on IA 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto IA 137
14 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 137
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
8
Merge onto US 63; IA 163
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 63; IA 163
9
Take the exit onto US 63
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 63
Toward US 63 North: Oskaloosa, New Sharon
10
Turn right onto US 63
21 mi
·
30 min
·
East Market Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
12
Merge onto I 80
46 mi
·
49 min
·
I 80
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
15
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
17
Keep slight right at fork
319 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
19
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Road Northeast
20
Continue on Old Marion Road Northeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Marion Road Northeast
21
Turn left onto CR W56
297 ft
·
12 sec
·
C Avenue Northeast
22
Turn right onto IA 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Collins Road Northeast
23
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
1st Avenue East
24
Continue on Marion Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Boulevard
25
Continue on US 151 Business
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
7th Avenue
26
Turn left onto 6th Street
316 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
8th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.4 miles from Centerville, IA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.4 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marion, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Centerville, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Centerville, IA
This is one driving day of about 154.8 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Centerville, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 46.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.4 miles from Centerville, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 44.4 and 150.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 63
Take the exit onto US 63 toward US 63 North: Oskaloosa, New Sharon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 63 North: Oskaloosa, New Sharon
5
127 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
6
127.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar...
5
149.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29t...
5
150.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.20 one way
$48.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.18 | $68.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.25 | $7.43 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.67 | $9.91 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Afternoon in Marion on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Brooklyn, IA
77 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Centerville, IA to Marion, IA covers 154.8 miles and takes about 3h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.4 miles in near US 63.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 154.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 44.4 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Centerville, IA and Marion, IA, road signs point toward New Sharon and Waterloo.
New Sharon
44.4 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via US 63
Waterloo
127.4 mi in
|
~2h 51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 154.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Centerville, IA to Marion, IA covers 154.8 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, US 63, Avenue of the Saints. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.4 miles from Centerville, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 154.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 44.4 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Centerville, IA and Marion, IA, road signs point toward New Sharon and Waterloo.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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