Trip from Marion, IA to Webster City, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

131.8 mi

212 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 23m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 54m

10 AM

2h 41m

12 PM

2h 39m

3 PM

2h 42m

5 PM

2h 53m

8 PM

2h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Marion, IA

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Webster City, IA

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Trip Overview

This 131.8-mile drive from Marion, Iowa, to Webster City, Iowa, is expected to take about 2 hours and 33 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical trip. The route is entirely on local roads with no highway driving, suggesting a more connected experience with the landscape. Given its relatively short duration and turn-heavy nature, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. You'll stay within the Midwest region for the entirety of your journey, experiencing the heart of Iowa.

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

65.9 miles from Marion, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Avenue of the Saints	125.3 mi	2h 21m
Collins Road Northeast	2.2 mi	2m
Superior Street	1.3 mi	2m
Marion Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
7th Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
1st Avenue East	0.1 mi	<1m
8th Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
10th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 125.3 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marion, IA and Webster City, IA.

Start on 8th Avenue

445 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

Turn left onto 10th Street

322 ft · 12 sec · 10th Street

Turn right onto US 151 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · 7th Avenue

Enter roundabout

103 ft · 4 sec

Continue

130 ft · 5 sec

Continue on 7th Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · 7th Avenue

Continue on US 151 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · Marion Boulevard

Continue on US 151 Business

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 1st Avenue East

Turn right onto IA 100

2.2 mi · 2 min · Collins Road Northeast

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Toward I-380 north, IA 27 north: Waterloo

Keep slight left at fork

286 ft · 7 sec

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road

Toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Waterloo Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 380; IA 27

47 mi · 50 min · Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27

79 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Avenue of the Saints

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward IA 17 South

Turn right onto Superior Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Superior Street

Turn left onto CR D20

60 ft · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Arrive at destination

CR D20

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 33-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Since it's a single-day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $21, plan for one stop to break up the 131.8 miles. The turn-heavy nature of the route means staying alert and paying attention to navigation is key. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the longest stretch is over 125 miles, it's always wise to top off before departing or at your planned stop to ensure a smooth arrival in Webster City.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 65.9 miles from Marion, IA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.3 miles.

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 29 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.9 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Webster City, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Marion, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 131.8 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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.

The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 125.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elk Run Heights, IA

66 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

Vinton, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Falls, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.9 miles from Marion, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Eva's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Marion, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13193207702

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Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marion, Iowa

1 mi

Persis Biryani Indian Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1.2 mi

Eva's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Marion, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13193207702

Visit website

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Marion, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193772100

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Persis Biryani Indian Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13198262000

Visit website

Rio Burritos

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+13199815001

Visit website

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193936000

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193950450

Visit website

Oscar's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.4

Hiawatha, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13193788885

Visit website

Scott's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13195504517

Visit website

Love A Latte

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.1

Eldora, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16419397780

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 131.8

Webster City, IA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 56.5

Waterloo, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+31880109500

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 122.4

Williams, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15155160821

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 10th Street

Turn left onto 10th Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 151 Business / 7th Avenue

Turn right onto US 151 Business / 7th Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo

4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I-380 north, IA 27 north: Waterloo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-380 north, IA 27 north: Waterloo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.61 one way

$41.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$22.62	$45.25
premium	$4.89	$25.36	$50.73
diesel	$5.61	$29.10	$58.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.5	$13.84	$6.33
Efficient EV	33	$11.53	$5.27
EV Truck/SUV	52.7	$18.45	$8.44

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Marion, IA

Afternoon in Marion on Saturday

Local time

12:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Webster City, IA

Afternoon in Webster City on Saturday

Local time

12:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

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

2h 33m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 131.8-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on local roads, including stretches of Avenue of the Saints, Collins Road Northeast, and Superior Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 125.3 miles on Avenue of the Saints, offering a significant period of consistent travel before the route becomes more varied. This driving profile means you'll be more engaged with the road and surroundings, rather than a typical interstate experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 125.3 mi on Avenue of the Saints.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 10th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 151 Business / 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 131.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 125.3 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Webster City, IA before heading back.

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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Trip from Marion, IA to Webster City, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Eva's Mexican Restaurant

Eva's Mexican Restaurant

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

Persis Biryani Indian Grill

Rio Burritos

HuHot Mongolian Grill

Red Lobster

Oscar's Restaurant

Scott's Family Restaurant

Love A Latte

Red E Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Marion, IA

Webster City, IA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 33m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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