Cedar Falls to Marion, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.2 miles 88.8 km · straight line
71.7 miles estimated 115.4 km · driving distance
1h 27min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Marion, Iowa?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Marion, Iowa is 55.2 miles (88.8 km) as the crow flies. Marion, Iowa is located SE of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.7 miles, taking about 1h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Marion, Iowa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cedar Falls to Marion, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 27min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 44min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Marion, Iowa

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Marion, Iowa
42.03°N, 91.60°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 451.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients