Cedar Rapids to Marion, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.4 miles 525.3 km · straight line
391.7 miles estimated 630.4 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Marion, Indiana?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Marion, Indiana is 326.4 miles (525.3 km) as the crow flies. Marion, Indiana is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.7 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Marion, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Marion, Indiana. 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 Rapids to Marion, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 53min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 28min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 29min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Marion, Indiana

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Marion, Indiana
40.56°N, 85.66°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
247m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients