How far is Colby, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Colby, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 375.5 miles (604.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 17m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colby and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colby and Overland Park.
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Start on West 3rd Street
668 ft · 35 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Range Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Range Avenue
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Turn left
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
220.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 53 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
2322 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 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 Colby and Overland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
221 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colby and Slight 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 Colby to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 375.5 miles (604.3 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.4 miles from Colby and 188.1 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.97 one way or $99.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colby and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colby and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 342.87 mi (551.79 km).
#1 Colby
City in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 5,315 |
| Coordinates | 39.3958400, -101.0523800 |
| Altitude | 963 |
| 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: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $49.97 | $99.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.35 | $112.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.67 | $123.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.28 | $140.56 |
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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