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Distance from Marion, AL to Downs, IL

Distance

676 mi

Time

12 hours 32 mins

Gas Cost

$63 - $123

There are 543.33 miles from Marion to Downs in north direction and 676 miles (1,087.92 kilometers) by car, following the I-65 route.

Marion and Downs are 12 hours 32 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Marion, AL to Downs, IL.

Marion, AL and Downs, IL are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 5:53 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Marion, AL

Planning on renting a car to go from Marion, AL to Downs, IL? Here there are some offers to rent a car in Marion, AL

Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 27.16 gallons of gas to cover the route between Marion, AL and Downs, IL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Marion to Downs is $88.60.

During the route, an average car will release 532.14 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Marion, AL and Downs, IL

If you want to meet halfway between Marion, AL and Downs, IL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 36.909542 and -87.77868, or 36º 54' 34.3512" N, 87º 46' 43.248" W. This location is 338.16 miles away from Marion, AL and Downs, IL and it would take approximately 6 hours 16 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Cadiz, KY, situated 348 miles from Marion, AL and 333 miles from Downs, IL. It would take 6 hours 37 mins to go from Marion to Cadiz and 6 hours 7 mins to go from Downs to Cadiz.