How far is Marion, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Marion, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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 Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Shawnee.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
813 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
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Turn right onto Bond Street
948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Shawnee.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 74.9 miles from Marion and 75.8 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.
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 Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 132.81 mi (213.73 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 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
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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