How far is Eureka, KS from Overland Park, KS?

The driving distance from Eureka, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.75 mi
02h 23m
Flight
118.67 mi
190.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.67 mi
Kilometers
190.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.75 mi
Kilometers
229.73 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Sat, May 30, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in Eureka
Sat, May 30, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-05-30T02:32
Arrive Overland Park
Sat, May 30, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
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
Olivet
KS

Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America

From Eureka
71.3 mi
01h 11m
To Overland Park
71.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka and Overland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eureka and Overland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    2210 ft · 2 min · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East River Street

    31.2 mi · 35 min · East River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Mary Street

    1282 ft · 24 sec · West Mary Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Fry Street

    20.6 mi · 24 min · South Fry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South 4th Street

    17.5 mi · 22 min · South 4th Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1204 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway

    850 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 29 sec · Newton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 11 sec · West 81st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    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 Eureka and Overland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 4th Street
84.3 mi · 59%
East River Street
31.2 mi · 22%
South Fry Street
20.6 mi · 14%
I 35 North
2.58 mi · 2%
West 87th Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 4th Street

Merge slight left

66.6 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olivet
01h 11m from Eureka
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eureka and 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 Eureka to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Eureka and 71.5 miles from Overland Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eureka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Olivet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Olivet, 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 Olivet.

RAIL

Topeka

64 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

71 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 118.67 mi (190.98 km).

Eureka

#1 Eureka

City in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States

Population2,301
Coordinates37.8239200, -96.2891700
Altitude329
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: North Maple Street (-96.288381, 37.823921)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka and Overland Park. The current time is 02:32:08.

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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.