Founded in 1877 by Thomas W. Pierce in honor of his daughter Marion Pierce.
Located on FM 78 13 miles West of Seguin and 30 miles East of San Antonio
Schools
Marion is in Marion ISD. Schools serving Marion:
- ElementaryNorma Krueger Elementary, Primary Campus
- ElementaryNorma Krueger Elementary, Karrer Campus
- MiddleDr. Tom DeKunder Middle School
- HighMarion High School
Marion ISD has one campus for each grade band.
School zones are set by address and can change from year to year. Confirm any home with Marion ISD before you buy. District from Texas Education Agency boundaries; campuses from district sources, checked October 2026.
Getting around from Marion, TX
- Nearest H-E-B12 min6.1 mi by car · H-E-B Cibolo
- Downtown New Braunfels21 min13 mi by car
- Gruene28 min16.7 mi by car
- San Marcos outlets35 min25.1 mi by car
- Downtown San Antonio37 min27.9 mi by car
- Downtown Austin75 min60.8 mi by car
- San Antonio airport40 min24.1 mi by car
- Austin airport72 min68 mi by car
Distances are measured from a point inside Marion, TX using OpenStreetMap road data and the OSRM routing engine. Drive times assume no traffic, so allow extra time at rush hour and on summer weekends. Your exact distance depends on the address.
Common questions
How far is Marion, TX from San Antonio?
About 27.9 miles by car to downtown San Antonio (the Alamo), roughly 37 minutes with no traffic. San Antonio International Airport is about 24.1 miles away.
How far is Marion, TX from Austin?
About 60.8 miles by car to downtown Austin (the Texas Capitol), roughly 75 minutes with no traffic. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 68 miles away.
Where is the nearest H-E-B to Marion, TX?
The closest H-E-B by driving distance is H-E-B Cibolo, 850 FM 1103, Cibolo, about 6.1 miles away.
How far is Marion, TX from the San Marcos outlets?
San Marcos Premium Outlets is about 25.1 miles away by car, roughly 35 minutes with no traffic.
What school district is Marion in?
Marion is in Marion ISD. Zoned schools at the time of writing: Norma Krueger Elementary, Primary Campus, Norma Krueger Elementary, Karrer Campus, Dr. Tom DeKunder Middle School, Marion High School. Zoning can change and some neighborhoods sit near a boundary, so confirm the exact address with the district.