Manhattan to Marion, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.8 miles 525.9 km · straight line
392.1 miles estimated 631.1 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Marion, Iowa?

The distance from Manhattan to Marion, Iowa is 326.8 miles (525.9 km) as the crow flies. Marion, Iowa is located NE of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.1 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas and Marion, Iowa in Iowa.

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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Marion, Iowa

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 Manhattan & Marion, Iowa

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients