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

The driving distance from Hillsboro, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
156.39 mi
02h 32m
Flight
143.45 mi
230.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.45 mi
Kilometers
230.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.39 mi
Kilometers
251.69 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Mon, Jun 1, 11:57 PM CDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Tue, Jun 2, 2:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-06-01T21:25
Arrive Overland Park
Mon, Jun 1, 11:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
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
Lebo
KS

City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Hillsboro
78.1 mi
01h 16m
To Overland Park
78.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East A Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East A Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Ash Street

    1451 ft · 53 sec · South Ash Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Ash St; Indigo Road

    2455 ft · 1 min · North Ash St; Indigo Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 200th Street

    13.2 mi · 15 min · 200th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  13. 13

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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    850 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 29 sec · Newton Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 11 sec · West 81st Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro 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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
97.4 mi · 62%
200th Street
29.9 mi · 19%
West 87th Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
South Ash Street
0.27 mi
87th Street Parkway
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

94.6 mi · 01h 37m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebo
01h 16m from Hillsboro
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Lebo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Hillsboro and 78.3 miles from Overland Park.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsboro and Sunny near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lebo

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

72 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

82 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 143.45 mi (230.86 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

City in Kansas, United States

Population2,762
Coordinates38.3519600, -97.2044700
Altitude436
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: East A Street (-97.20447, 38.351974)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.63
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.82 $41.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.48 $46.95
Premium $4.65 $25.69 $51.38
Diesel $5.30 $29.28 $58.56

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Overland Park. The current time is 21:25:41.

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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.