How far is Louisville, KS from Saint Marys, KS?

The driving distance from Louisville, KS to Saint Marys, KS is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.99 mi
00h 18m
Flight
13.6 mi
21.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.6 mi
Kilometers
21.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.99 mi
Kilometers
25.73 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T11:25
Arrive Saint Marys
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belvue
KS

Township in Pottawatomie County, Kansas

From Louisville
8 mi
00h 09m
To Saint Marys
8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Saint Marys.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Saint Marys.

  1. 1

    Start on Webster Street

    6 m · 3 sec · Webster Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East US Highway 24

    13.1 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 24

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Saint Marys.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 24
13.1 mi · 82%
North 6th Street
0 mi
Webster Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 24

Turn left onto East US Highway 24

13.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belvue
00h 09m from Louisville
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belvue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Louisville and 8 miles from Saint Marys.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Belvue

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belvue, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belvue.

RAIL

Topeka

48 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

86 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 13.6 mi (21.89 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States

Population228
Coordinates39.2502700, -96.3147200
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Saint Marys

#2 Saint Marys

City in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee couties in Kansas, United States

Population2,652
Coordinates39.1941600, -96.0711000
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Webster Street (-96.314719, 39.250239)
End: North 6th Street (-96.071056, 39.194144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Saint Marys. The current time is 11:25:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.