Origin
Marion, IA
Afternoon in Marion on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, IA to Centerville, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
154 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, IA
Joanna Bogacz
Centerville, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marion, IA to Centerville, IA covers 154 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 10th Street, 7th Avenue, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.08 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 miles from Marion, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | — | — |
| 7th Avenue | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Marion Boulevard | — | — |
| 1st Avenue East | — | — |
| Collins Road Northeast | — | — |
| C Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| Old Marion Road Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, IA and Centerville, IA.
1
Start on 8th Avenue
446 ft
·
23 sec
·
8th Avenue
2
Turn left onto 10th Street
322 ft
·
13 sec
·
10th Street
3
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
7th Avenue
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
5
Exit the roundabout
131 ft
·
6 sec
6
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
7th Avenue
7
Continue on Marion Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Boulevard
8
Continue on 1st Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
1st Avenue East
9
Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Collins Road Northeast
10
Turn left onto C Avenue Northeast
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
C Avenue Northeast
11
Turn slight right onto Old Marion Road Northeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Marion Road Northeast
12
Continue on Oakland Road Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Road Northeast
13
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
14
Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Coldstream Avenue Northeast
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 80
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Des Moines
19
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Montezuma, Tama
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 63: Montezuma, Tama
21
Turn left
21 mi
·
31 min
22
Turn left onto South Main Street
14 mi
·
22 min
·
South Main Street
23
Take the ramp straight
7.5 mi
·
9 min
24
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
25
Turn right onto State Highway 137
14 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 137
26
Continue on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
27
Turn straight onto South Clinton Street
21 mi
·
30 min
·
South Clinton Street
28
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
29
Turn left onto North 13th Street
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 13th Street
30
Continue on North 13th Street
302 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 13th Street
31
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 77 miles from Marion, IA, or about 1h 42m 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 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marion, 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 Marion, IA
This is one driving day of about 154 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Marion, 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.
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 miles from Marion, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.08 one way
$48.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.00 | $68.00 |
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: 53.9 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 | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
| Efficient EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.86 |
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
Centerville, IA
Afternoon in Centerville on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 25m 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?
154 mi in 3h 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 10th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marion, IA to Centerville, IA is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marion, IA to Centerville, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 154 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marion, IA to Centerville, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Centerville, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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