Origin
Marion, IA
Evening in Marion on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, IA to Coralville, IA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.8 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, IA
Joanna Bogacz
Coralville, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marion, IA to Coralville, IA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 43m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.4 miles from Marion, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Marion, IA to Coralville, IA is easy. At 43m 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 Coralville, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Coralville, 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
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
17
Take the exit slight right toward North Liberty
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Liberty
18
Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Forevergreen Road
19
Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest
131 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jasper Avenue Northwest
20
Turn right onto Forevergreen Road
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
Forevergreen Road
21
Turn left onto North Park Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Park Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Marengo Road
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Marengo Road
23
Exit the roundabout onto East Marengo Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Marengo Road
24
Continue on 2nd Street
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
2nd Street
25
Turn left onto 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
12th Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.4 miles from Marion, IA, or about 21m 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 30.8 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coralville, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Marion, IA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marion, IA
This is one driving day of about 30.8 miles and 43m.
At 30.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Marion, IA · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Marion, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coralville, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Coralville, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Coralville, IA
Evening in Coralville on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Coralville, IA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, 7th Avenue, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 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 $4.82 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 Coralville, IA is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marion, IA to Coralville, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marion, IA to Coralville, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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