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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Marion, KS is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
146.14 mi
02h 44m
Flight
133.94 mi
215.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.94 mi
Kilometers
215.56 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.14 mi
Kilometers
235.19 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sat, May 30, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Sun, May 31, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-30T18:56
Arrive Marion
Sat, May 30, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
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
Olivet
KS

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

From Overland Park
72.9 mi
01h 22m
To Marion
73.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1893 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Cedar Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1309 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · Elm Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 87th Street
99.1 mi · 68%
US 50
25.1 mi · 17%
KS 150 West
2.69 mi · 2%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
North Cedar Street
0.97 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

West 87th Street

Continue straight

57.3 mi · 00h 58m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olivet
01h 22m from Overland Park
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 Overland Park and 73.2 miles from Marion.

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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Overland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Olivet

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

64 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

71 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Marion. Straight-line distance: 133.94 mi (215.56 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

Population1,739
Coordinates38.3483500, -97.0172500
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Marion (-97.01725, 38.34835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Marion. The current time is 18:56:51.

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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.