How far is Marysville, KS from Overland Park, KS?

The driving distance from Marysville, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.26 mi
02h 41m
Flight
121.04 mi
194.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.04 mi
Kilometers
194.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.26 mi
Kilometers
256.3 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 PM CDT
Return by in Marysville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-04-19T12:48
Arrive Overland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marysville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Severance
KS

Human settlement in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States of America

From Marysville
79.4 mi
01h 20m
To Overland Park
79.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Overland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Overland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    101 m · 16 sec · South 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pony Express Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Pony Express Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1952 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pony Express Highway

    39.2 mi · 46 min · Pony Express Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on US 36 Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · US 36 Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · West 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US 36 Highway

    20.6 mi · 24 min · US 36 Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 36

    28.2 mi · 34 min · Highway 36

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City

    954 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    1705 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South: Kansas

    1066 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 80th Street

    662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Marty Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Overland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pony Express Highway
44.7 mi · 28%
I 29 South
39.4 mi · 25%
Highway 36
28.2 mi · 18%
US 36 Highway
23.4 mi · 15%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
12.3 mi · 8%
I 229 South
4.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pony Express Highway

Continue on Pony Express Highway

39.2 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Severance
01h 20m from Marysville
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marysville and Sunny near Overland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Severance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Marysville and 79.8 miles from Overland Park.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marysville and Sunny near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Severance

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Severance, 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 Severance.

RAIL

Topeka

87 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

88 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

95 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

103 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 121.04 mi (194.8 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

City in Kansas

Population2,428
Coordinates39.8411100, -96.6472400
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Overland Park

#2 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.647241, 39.841243)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.27 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.39
11.24 gal · 42.54 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.19 $42.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.65 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $5.30 $29.81 $59.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marysville and Overland Park. The current time is 12:48:18.

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.