How far is Marion, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Marion, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Overland Park.
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Start on Elm Avenue
17 m · 10 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1309 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Cedar Street
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Turn right onto 200th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 200th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
850 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street
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Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto Newton Street
157 m · 29 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto Valley View Drive
761 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive
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Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
82 m · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
71 m · 11 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Overland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Marion and 73.1 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Olivet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olivet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 133.94 mi (215.56 km).
#1 Marion
City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,739 |
| Coordinates | 38.3483500, -97.0172500 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Overland Park
The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 197,381 |
| Coordinates | 38.9822300, -94.6707900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.32 | $54.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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