Overland Park, KS Road Trips

Overland Park, KS serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 15 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 11-mile quick runs to 357-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Overland Park, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

48

Longest Drive

396.2 mi

Leoti, KS

Quickest Drive

21m

Kansas City, KS

Plan Around Overland Park, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Overland Park, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Leoti, KS to Overland Park, KS 396.2 mi · 6h 14m Hill City, KS to Overland Park, KS 324 mi · 5h 45m Attica, KS to Overland Park, KS 262.1 mi · 4h 56m Victoria, KS to Overland Park, KS 260.4 mi · 4h 31m

Continue From Overland Park, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Overland Park, KS to Meade, KS 356.5 mi · 6h 38m Overland Park, KS to Medicine Lodge, KS 269.4 mi · 5h 29m Overland Park, KS to Great Bend, KS 254 mi · 4h 33m Overland Park, KS to Attica, KS 248.5 mi · 4h 57m

Trips from Overland Park, KS

Overland Park, KS to Meade, KS

356.5 mi 6h 38m

Overland Park, KS to Medicine Lodge, KS

269.4 mi 5h 29m

Overland Park, KS to Great Bend, KS

254 mi 4h 33m

Overland Park, KS to Attica, KS

248.5 mi 4h 57m

Overland Park, KS to Belleville, KS

220 mi 4h 12m

Overland Park, KS to Arkansas City, KS

219.2 mi 4h 8m

Overland Park, KS to Cheney, KS

211.9 mi 3h 50m

Overland Park, KS to Gypsum, KS

182.9 mi 3h 23m

Overland Park, KS to Benton, KS

170.6 mi 3h 2m

Overland Park, KS to Baxter Springs, KS

138.5 mi 2h 41m

Overland Park, KS to Dover, KS

84.1 mi 1h 40m

Overland Park, KS to Ozawkie, KS

67.3 mi 1h 26m

Overland Park, KS to Atchison, KS

58.4 mi 1h 17m

Overland Park, KS to Paola, KS

34.8 mi 46m

Overland Park, KS to Lansing, KS

30.7 mi 40m

Overland Park, KS to Kansas City, KS

11.2 mi 21m

Driving from Overland Park, KS

On average, trips departing from Overland Park, KS run 154 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 58m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 357 miles (6h 38m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Overland Park, KS are Meade, KS (356.5 mi, 6h 38m), Medicine Lodge, KS (269.4 mi, 5h 29m), Attica, KS (248.5 mi, 4h 57m), Belleville, KS (220 mi, 4h 12m), and Arkansas City, KS (219.2 mi, 4h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 154-mile trip from Overland Park, KS, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Overland Park, KS and 32 routes heading into Overland Park, KS, covering 47 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 357 miles.

The longest mapped route from Overland Park, KS covers 357 miles and takes approximately 6h 38m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Overland Park, KS runs about 154 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 154-mile trip from Overland Park, KS costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Overland Park, KS include Meade, KS, Medicine Lodge, KS, Attica, KS and Belleville, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.