Marion, Iowa to Muscatine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

50.9 miles 81.9 km · straight line
66.2 miles estimated 106.5 km · driving distance
1h 20min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Marion, Iowa from Muscatine?

The distance from Marion, Iowa to Muscatine is 50.9 miles (81.9 km) as the crow flies. Muscatine is located SE of Marion, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 66.2 miles, taking about 1h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Marion, Iowa and Muscatine. 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 Marion, Iowa to Muscatine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 20min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 36min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Marion, Iowa & Muscatine

Quick Facts

Marion, Iowa
42.03°N, 91.60°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
Muscatine
41.42°N, 91.04°W
America/Chicago
177m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 489.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients