How far is Cimarron, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Cimarron, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 343.7 miles (553.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318 miles (511.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cimarron and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron and Overland Park.
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Start on Avenue A
14 mi · 17 min · Avenue A
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
76 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
79.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
26.2 mi · 31 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia
65 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia
42.8 mi · 51 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 Cimarron and Overland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cimarron 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 Cimarron to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 343.7 miles (553.1 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Cimarron and 172 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318 miles (511.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 6:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.74 one way or $91.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cimarron and Mostly Sunny near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
Newton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cimarron and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 317.93 mi (511.66 km).
#1 Cimarron
Human settlement in Gray County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.8066900, -100.3482000 |
| Altitude | 803 |
| 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: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $45.74 | $91.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.59 | $103.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.45 | $112.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.34 | $128.68 |
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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