How far is Shawnee, KS from Marysville, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Marysville, KS is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Shawnee and Marysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Marysville.
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Start on Bond Street
977 ft · 45 sec · Bond Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 47th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 47th Street
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Turn left onto Shawnee Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 635 North
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2291 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
2673 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Kansas, Cameron
939 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
98.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
101 m · 17 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 Shawnee and Marysville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
98.2 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Shawnee and Sunny near Marysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Marysville?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Severance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Shawnee and 78.5 miles from Marysville.
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 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shawnee and Sunny near Marysville.
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 Shawnee and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 116.72 mi (187.84 km).
#1 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marysville
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,428 |
| Coordinates | 39.8411100, -96.6472400 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marysville (-96.64724, 39.84111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 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 | $20.85 | $41.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
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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