Marion, Iowa to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1664.7 miles 2679.1 km · straight line
1997.6 miles estimated 3214.9 km · driving distance
40h 11min estimated drive time
$192 - $237 estimated fuel cost
~3h 51min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Marion, Iowa from Redwood?

The distance from Marion, Iowa to Redwood is 1664.7 miles (2679.1 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located W of Marion, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1997.6 miles, taking about 40h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 51min. Both are located in United States — Marion, Iowa in Iowa and Redwood in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Marion, Iowa and Redwood. 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 Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 11min $192 - $237 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 13min $160–$300* Budget
Train ~52h 14min $240–$699* Comfort

Quick Facts

Marion, Iowa
42.03°N, 91.60°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 555 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 139 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients