Origin
Pleasant Hill, IA
Afternoon in Pleasant Hill on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Hill, IA to Marion, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
119 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Hill, IA
Tom Fisk
Marion, IA
Joanna Bogacz
Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Hill, IA to Marion, IA covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, Northeast Hubbell Road, 73rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37 miles on Lincoln Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.60 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.
Midpoint
59.5 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 119 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 119 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 37 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 1.2 miles in near North Hickory Boulevard.
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 2h 26m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (North Hickory Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Northeast 56th Street): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North Hickory Boulevard
Turn left onto North Hickory Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Northeast 56th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 56th Street
Navigation decision point
4
41 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
4
115.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
IA 100 / Collins Road Northeast
Keep slight right at fork onto IA 100 / Collins Road Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 37 mi | 42m |
| Northeast Hubbell Road | 33.5 mi | 39m |
| 73rd Street | 26.8 mi | 30m |
| IA 100 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Collins Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 34th Avenue Southwest | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 56th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Hubbell Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 37 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill, IA and Marion, IA.
1
Start on Doanes Park Road
62 ft
·
6 sec
·
Doanes Park Road
2
Turn right onto South Pleasant Hill Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pleasant Hill Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Maple Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Maple Drive
4
Turn left onto North Hickory Boulevard
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Hickory Boulevard
5
Turn right onto IA 163
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East University Avenue
6
Turn left onto Northeast 56th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 56th Street
7
Continue on East 56th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 56th Street
8
Continue on 34th Avenue Southwest
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
34th Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 6
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hubbell Avenue
10
Continue on US 65; IA 330
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Hubbell Avenue
11
Continue on US 65; IA 330
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Northeast Hubbell Road
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto US 30
37 mi
·
42 min
·
Lincoln Highway
14
Continue on US 30
27 mi
·
30 min
·
73rd Street
15
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
16
Continue on IA 100
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
IA 100
17
Keep slight right at fork onto IA 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Collins Road Northeast
18
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
1st Avenue East
19
Continue on Marion Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Boulevard
20
Continue on US 151 Business
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
7th Avenue
21
Turn left onto 6th Street
316 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
22
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
8th Avenue
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 59.5 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.5 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 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marion, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasant Hill, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Pleasant Hill, IA
This is one driving day of about 119 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lincoln Highway for about 37 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.5 mi from Pleasant Hill, IA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.5 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marion, IA
The final approach into Marion, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marion, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.60 one way
$37.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.43 | $40.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.27 | $52.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.49 | $5.71 |
| Efficient EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.41 | $4.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.66 | $7.62 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Marion, IA
Afternoon in Marion on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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 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 Pleasant Hill, IA to Marion, IA covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, Northeast Hubbell Road, 73rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.5 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.60 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 2h 26m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (North Hickory Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Northeast 56th Street): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Pleasant Hill, IA to Marion, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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