How far is Gurdon, AR from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Gurdon, AR to Overland Park, KS is about 476.3 miles (766.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gurdon and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurdon and Overland Park.
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Start on North Elm Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left
806 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
1816 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road
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Continue on Malvern Avenue
2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Continue on 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North State Highway 7
888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road
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Continue on Lakewood Drive
112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I-40
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
59.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Central Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1109 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
115.1 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
2075 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West: Wichita
2214 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Metcalf Avenue
1397 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn left onto Marty Street
995 ft · 47 sec · Marty Street
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Turn left
90 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gurdon and Overland Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
115 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gurdon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Overland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gurdon to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 476.3 miles (766.6 km) and usually takes 08h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.4 miles from Gurdon and 238 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.66 one way or $127.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gurdon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Overland Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gurdon and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 359.7 mi (578.88 km).
#1 Gurdon
City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,066 |
| Coordinates | 33.9209400, -93.1540600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 767 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 56m |
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 | $3.79 | $63.66 | $127.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $71.59 | $143.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $77.75 | $155.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $91.03 | $182.05 |
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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