How far is Dover, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Dover, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Overland Park.
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Start on Southwest Douglas Road
32 m · 7 sec · Southwest Douglas Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 57th Street
2658 ft · 43 sec · Southwest 57th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Carlson Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Southwest Carlson Road
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Take the ramp right
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
3.5 mi · 4 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 Dover 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Overland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Dover and 44.4 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
Lawrence
Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 68.05 mi (109.52 km).
#1 Dover
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 38.9647200, -95.9374900 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
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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