Origin
Kansas City, KS
Morning in Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, KS to Marysville, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
148.2 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marysville, KS
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Kansas City, KS to Marysville, KS is 148.2 miles and takes about 2h 58m via US 36, I 29, and I 229, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused journey entirely within the Great Plains region. You'll be staying within Kansas for the entire trip, making it a simple point-to-point drive. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, perfect for a quick trip or a segment of a larger road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.1 miles from Kansas City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 36 | 98.2 mi | 1h 58m |
| I 29 | 39 mi | 42m |
| I 229 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| North 7th Street Trafficway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armstrong Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 98.2 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, KS and Marysville, KS.
1
Start on this road
149 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
17 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 69
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North 7th Street Trafficway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 635
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 12A
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 29; US 71
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 29; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29; I 435; US 71
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 43
Toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
10
Continue on I 229
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 229
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4B
Toward US 36: Kansas, Cameron
12
Turn left onto US 36
98 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
US 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North 9th Street
330 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 9th Street
14
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total drive time under 3 hours and a manageable 148.2 miles, this is a route where you can maintain flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected stops or to simply enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 98.2 miles on US 36, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. Given the $23 fuel cost estimate, it's wise to ensure you have a full tank before leaving Kansas City to maximize your time on the road.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.1 miles from Kansas City, KS, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.1 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marysville, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kansas City, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kansas City, KS
This is one driving day of about 148.2 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Kansas City, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 36 for about 98.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Kansas City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 36 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Armstrong Avenue
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway
Turn left onto US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 12A
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport,...
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
6
49.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 36: Kansas, Cameron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4B
Toward US 36: Kansas, Cameron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.17 one way
$46.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.56 | $7.11 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.97 | $5.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marysville, KS
Morning in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 96% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one segment of 98.2 miles on US 36. Expect a steady pace for most of your journey, with the primary roads being I-29, I-229, and US 36. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, offering a predictable and efficient travel experience as you traverse the open landscapes of the Great Plains.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.2 mi on US 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and I 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Armstrong Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 148.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kansas City, KS to Marysville, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Cameron along the way.
Cameron
49.7 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 148.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.2 miles on US 36. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marysville, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marysville, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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