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Distance from Marion to Council Grove

Driving Distance
49.4 mi 79.5 km
Flying Distance
35.7 mi 57.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Marion, Kansas to Council Grove, Kansas is 49.4 mi (79.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 35.7 mi (57.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 49 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Marion
Place Marion
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 38.348349
Longitude -97.017245
GPS 38.348349° N, 97.017245° W
Local Time 7:01 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Council Grove
Place Council Grove
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 38.661119
Longitude -96.491947
GPS 38.661119° N, 96.491947° W
Local Time 7:01 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Marion, Kansas to Council Grove, Kansas covers 49.4 mi (79.5 km) in a northeast direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 49 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (47.0-55.3 miles / 76-89 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

US-56 E
49.4 mi 49 minutes
Shortest
US-50 E and KS-177 N/Flint Hills Scenic Bywy
55.3 mi 55 minutes
KS-150 E and KS-177 N/Flint Hills Scenic Bywy
47 mi 47 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.