How far is Kansas City, KS from Overbrook, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Overbrook, KS is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Overbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Overbrook.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 14 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street Trafficway
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
35.9 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lawrence
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 40, US 59: Lawrence, McDonald Drive
120 m · 10 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 40, US 59: Lawrence, McDonald Drive
1851 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto McDonald Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · McDonald Drive
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Merge slight left onto Iowa Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · Iowa Street
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Continue on East 1300 Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · East 1300 Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
1067 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto North 300 Road
12.5 mi · 16 min · North 300 Road
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Continue on West 157th Street
3 mi · 4 min · West 157th Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
658 ft · 20 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
34 m · 5 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Overbrook.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 70 West
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
35.9 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Overbrook?
The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Kansas City and 33.9 miles from Overbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
Lawrence
Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Overbrook. Straight-line distance: 55.02 mi (88.55 km).
#1 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Overbrook
Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 38.7805600, -95.5572000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Overbrook (-95.5572, 38.78056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
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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