How far is Marysville, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Marysville, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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 Doniphan 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 Marysville and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Shawnee.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
101 m · 16 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on 3rd Street
1952 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
39.2 mi · 46 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on US 36 Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on US 36 Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on Highway 36
28.2 mi · 34 min · Highway 36
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
954 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1705 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South: Kansas
1066 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shawnee Drive
786 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Shawnee Drive
1.6 km · 3 min · Shawnee Drive
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Turn right onto 47th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 47th Street
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Turn left onto Bond Street
977 ft · 43 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 Marysville 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Marysville and Sunny near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 78.1 miles from Marysville and 79.1 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marysville and Sunny near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Severance
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 Severance.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 116.72 mi (187.84 km).
#1 Marysville
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,428 |
| Coordinates | 39.8411100, -96.6472400 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
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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