Origin
Marion, IA
Morning in Marion on Saturday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, IA to Asbury, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.4 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, IA
Joanna Bogacz
Asbury, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Marion, IA to Asbury, IA covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, 200th Avenue, Sundown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on Marion Airport Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 66.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 24.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 14th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marion, IA to Asbury, IA is easy. At 1h 26m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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
5
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the ramp toward US 20 East, US 52 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 East, US 52 South
4
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Northwest Arterial
Turn left onto Northwest Arterial
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Airport Road | 24.1 mi | 27m |
| 200th Avenue | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Sundown Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| US 20 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Arterial | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 10th Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Asbury Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Marion Airport Road
— 24.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, IA and Asbury, 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
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Marion Airport Road
8
Continue on US 151
22 mi
·
24 min
·
200th Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR Y21
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Sundown Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 20 East, US 52 South
11
Merge onto US 20; US 52
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 20; US 52
12
Turn left onto Northwest Arterial
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Arterial
13
Turn left onto Asbury Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Road
14
Arrive at destination
Asbury Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Marion, IA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Marion, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Asbury, IA
The final approach into Asbury, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Asbury, IA
Morning in Asbury on Saturday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Monticello, IA
33 mi in
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Marion, IA to Asbury, IA covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marion Airport Road, 200th Avenue, Sundown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 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 $10.38 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.
The drive from Marion, IA to Asbury, IA is easy. At 1h 26m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Asbury, 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.
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