How far is Garden City, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Garden City, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 377.3 miles (607.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Overland Park.
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Start on West Walnut Street
18 m · 9 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1233 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue
101.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on West 14th Street
19.7 mi · 24 min · West 14th Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 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 Garden City and Overland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Kansas Avenue
Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue
101 mi · 02h 03m
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 leaving Garden City 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 Garden City to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 377.3 miles (607.2 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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 188.6 miles from Garden City and 188.7 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 5:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.19 one way or $100.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City and Sunny 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
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 342.57 mi (551.32 km).
#1 Garden City
City in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.9716900, -100.8726600 |
| Altitude | 865 |
| 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: 607 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $50.19 | $100.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.61 | $113.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.94 | $123.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.60 | $141.19 |
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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