How far is Baker, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Baker, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Overland Park.
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Start on 170th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · 170th Street
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
2833 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Continue on 110th Street
941 ft · 27 sec · 110th Street
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Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 73
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Continue on US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway
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Continue on Woodlawn Avenue
2328 ft · 47 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
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Keep slight right
144 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
127 m · 15 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Amelia Earhart Bridge
2730 ft · 59 sec · Amelia Earhart Bridge
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Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest 45 Highway
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Continue on 45 Highway
13.7 mi · 18 min · 45 Highway
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Turn left onto 273 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · 273 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 273 Highway
1 km · 1 min · 273 Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South: Kansas
1066 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Metcalf Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn right onto West 80th Street
662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street
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Turn left onto Marty Street
147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Overland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 73 Highway
Continue on US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baker and Mostly Cloudy 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 Baker to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Kickapoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Baker and 46.4 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baker and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Kickapoo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kickapoo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 71.53 mi (115.11 km).
#1 Baker
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,391 |
| Coordinates | 39.7541700, -95.5630400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Overland Park
The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 197,381 |
| Coordinates | 38.9822300, -94.6707900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.91 | $27.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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