Origin
Marion, IA
Morning in Marion on Saturday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, IA to Anamosa, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, IA
Joanna Bogacz
Anamosa, IA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Marion, IA to Anamosa, IA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Marion Airport Road, County Road E34, 10th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on Marion Airport Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 18.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marion Airport Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 14th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 151 Business / 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 151 Business / 7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
14th Street
Turn right onto 14th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 151 Business / 7th Avenue
Turn left onto US 151 Business / 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 151 Business / 7th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 151 Business / 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IA 1 / State Highway 1
At end of road, turn right onto IA 1 / State Highway 1
Navigation decision point
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Cemetery Road
Turn left onto Cemetery Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Airport Road | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| County Road E34 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| 10th Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 1 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marion Airport Road
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, IA and Anamosa, IA.
1
Start on 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
8th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 14th Street
315 ft
·
19 sec
·
14th Street
3
Turn left onto US 151 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto US 151 Business
215 ft
·
5 sec
·
7th Avenue
5
Continue on US 151 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue
6
Continue on US 151 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Avenue
7
Continue on US 151
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Marion Airport Road
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
9
At end of road, turn right onto IA 1
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 1
10
Continue on CR E34
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road E34
11
Continue on CR E34
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Turn left onto Cemetery Road
41 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cemetery Road
13
Turn right onto CR E34
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Elm Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto CR E28
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
CR E28
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Anamosa, IA
Morning in Anamosa on Saturday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Marion, IA to Anamosa, IA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marion Airport Road, County Road E34, 10th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Marion, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.94 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 straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 151 Business / 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 151 Business / 7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Marion, IA to Anamosa, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Anamosa, IA
More trips to Anamosa, IA
Explore more options from Marion, IA or browse trips ending in Anamosa, IA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IA road trips.