Origin
Glenwood, IA
Afternoon in Glenwood on Monday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenwood, IA to Marion, IA
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
267.8 mi
431 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
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6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenwood, IA
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Marion, IA
Joanna Bogacz
Trip Overview
The drive from Glenwood, IA to Marion, IA covers 267.8 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Vine Street, Sharp Street, Hilman Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.9 miles from Glenwood, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 267.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Vine Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glenwood, IA to Marion, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Vine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sharp Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hilman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Hubbell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Hubbell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Vine Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, IA and Marion, IA.
1
Start on the route
207 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Vine Street
138 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Vine Street
3
Turn right onto Sharp Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharp Street
4
Continue on Hilman Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilman Road
5
Turn right
2.4 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the ramp slight right
13 mi
·
14 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Des Moines
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 80 East: Des Moines
8
Continue straight
118 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
10
Keep slight left
4.5 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
12
Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Hubbell Avenue
13
Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Northeast Hubbell Road
14
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi
·
42 min
·
Lincoln Highway
16
Continue on 73rd Street
27 mi
·
30 min
·
73rd Street
17
Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
18
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
11 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Collins Road Northeast
20
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
1st Avenue East
21
Continue on Marion Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Boulevard
22
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
7th Avenue
23
Turn left onto 6th Street
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
24
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
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 133.9 miles from Glenwood, IA, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
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 Glenwood, 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 Glenwood, IA
This is one driving day of about 267.8 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glenwood, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.9 mi from Glenwood, IA · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.9 miles from Glenwood, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marion, IA
The final approach into Marion, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marion, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.68 one way
$81.35 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $44.84 | $89.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $50.56 | $101.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.50 | $118.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.12 | $12.85 |
| Efficient EV | 67 | 0 | $23.43 | $10.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.49 | $17.14 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glenwood, IA to Marion, IA covers 267.8 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Vine Street, Sharp Street, Hilman Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.9 miles from Glenwood, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.68 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glenwood, IA to Marion, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glenwood, IA to Marion, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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