How far is Abilene, KS from Overland Park, KS?

The driving distance from Abilene, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.69 mi
02h 15m
Flight
136.72 mi
220.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.72 mi
Kilometers
220.03 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.69 mi
Kilometers
247.34 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Tue, May 26, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Abilene
Tue, May 26, 12:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abilene
2026-05-26T07:57
Arrive Overland Park
Tue, May 26, 10:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abilene
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Silver Lake
KS

City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States

From Abilene
76.6 mi
01h 07m
To Overland Park
77.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and Overland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and Overland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Buckeye Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Buckeye Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    51.8 mi · 53 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    2322 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 80th Street

    662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marty Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and Overland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
89.9 mi · 59%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 34%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 3%
Metcalf Avenue
3.92 mi · 3%
North Buckeye Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.3 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
136.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Lake
01h 07m from Abilene
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abilene and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abilene to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Abilene and 77.1 miles from Overland Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abilene and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Silver Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Lake.

RAIL

Topeka

18 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

56 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

110 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 136.72 mi (220.03 km).

Abilene

#1 Abilene

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,123
Coordinates38.9172200, -97.2139100
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Overland Park

#2 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: North Buckeye Avenue (-97.21393, 38.91722)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.53 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41.06 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Abilene and Overland Park. The current time is 07:57:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.