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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.39 mi
01h 26m
Flight
68.05 mi
109.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.05 mi
Kilometers
109.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.39 mi
Kilometers
142.25 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Wed, May 13, 4:53 PM CDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, May 13, 6:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-05-13T15:27
Arrive Overland Park
Wed, May 13, 4:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lawrence
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Dover
44.1 mi
00h 43m
To Overland Park
44.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Douglas Road

    32 m · 7 sec · Southwest Douglas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 57th Street

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Southwest 57th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Carlson Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Southwest Carlson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    51.8 mi · 53 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    2322 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 80th Street

    662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marty Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Overland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 59%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
19.1 mi · 22%
Southwest Carlson Road
6.64 mi · 8%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5%
Metcalf Avenue
3.92 mi · 4%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 43m from Dover
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawrence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.

RAIL

Lawrence

413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

38 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

71 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 68.05 mi (109.52 km).

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#1 Dover

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population1,483
Coordinates38.9647200, -95.9374900
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Overland Park

#2 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Douglas Road (-95.937612, 38.96472)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.53
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Overland Park. The current time is 15:27:31.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.