Your total trip with all stops is around 1,470 miles / 2370 km, taking roughly 23.5 hours for the whole trip. If you want to see every small town along the way, you can get a full list of cities between Calgary, Canada and Marion, IA.
Start from Calgary, Alberta.
Moose Jaw, Canada is stopping point #1 after driving about 430 miles (690 km) or 6.5 hours.
Fargo, North Dakota is stopping point #2 after driving about 530 miles (860 km) or 8.5 hours. Your total trip so far is about 960 miles or 1550 km over roughly 15.5 hours of driving.
Minneapolis, Minnesota is stopping point #3 after driving about 240 miles (380 km) or 3.5 hours. Your total trip so far is about 1,200 miles or 1930 km over roughly 19 hours of driving.
Finally, Marion, Iowa is your destination after driving about 280 miles (450 km) or 4.5 hours. Your total trip with all stops is around 1,470 miles or 2370 km, taking roughly 23.5 hours for the whole trip.
Travelmath helps you figure out where to stop when planning a long road trip from one location to another. The best stopping point for an overnight hotel stay or a break from driving often depends on how far or how long you want to drive before pausing to rest. You can find the closest city to your stopping point to look for hotels, or explore other cities and towns along the route. Use this as a road trip planner when you're driving cross-country or mapping a route with multiple stops.