How far is Buhler, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Buhler, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buhler and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buhler and Overland Park.
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Start on Old Mill Lane
45 m · 12 sec · Old Mill Lane
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1611 ft · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Buhler Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · North Buhler Road
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Continue on 8th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Buckskin Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Buckskin Road
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Turn right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2057 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56, McPherson, Marion
1110 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue
952 ft · 16 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Limestone Road
35.9 mi · 42 min · Limestone Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
850 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street
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Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto Newton Street
157 m · 29 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto Valley View Drive
761 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive
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Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
82 m · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
71 m · 11 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn right
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 Buhler and Overland Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Buhler and Mostly Sunny near Overland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buhler to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Buhler and 95.4 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Buhler and Mostly Sunny near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buhler and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 177.39 mi (285.48 km).
#1 Buhler
Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 38.1344500, -97.7700500 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
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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