Marion, KS Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Marion, KS is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 146-mile quick runs to 186-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Marion, KS spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
186.1 mi
Fort Dodge, KS
Quickest Drive
1h 20m
Salina, KS
Plan Around Marion, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Marion, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Marion, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Marion, KS
Driving from Marion, KS
Expect an average of 166 miles and about 3h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Marion, KS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 186 miles (3h 40m), while the shortest is just 146 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Marion, KS most often head toward Fort Dodge, KS (186.1 mi, 3h 40m) and Overland Park, KS (146.1 mi, 2h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 166-mile trip from Marion, KS, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Marion, KS and 3 routes heading into Marion, KS, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 146 to 186 miles.
The longest mapped route from Marion, KS covers 186 miles and takes approximately 3h 40m. Shorter options start at just 146 miles.
The average route from Marion, KS runs about 166 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 166-mile trip from Marion, KS costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Marion, KS include Fort Dodge, KS and Overland Park, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Marion, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,010
Median Income
$60,756
Median Home Value
$89,600
Median Age
47.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Marion, KS at a Glance
Founded
1860
Elevation
1,312 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Marion, KS
A sampling of people born in Marion, KS.
Fay Moulton
1876–1945
Athletics and American football competitor (1876–1945)
Homer Hoch
1879–1949
American politician (1879-1949)
Randolph Carpenter
1894–1956
American politician (1894-1956)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Marion, KS.
Marion County Courthouse
courthouse in Marion, Kansas, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q2232382), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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