How far is La Cygne, KS from Overland Park, KS?

The driving distance from La Cygne, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
49.39 mi
00h 54m
Flight
43.96 mi
70.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.96 mi
Kilometers
70.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.49 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Sat, Apr 11, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in La Cygne
Sat, Apr 11, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Cygne
2026-04-11T00:38
Arrive Overland Park
Sat, Apr 11, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Cygne
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
Louisburg
KS

County seat in North Carolina

From La Cygne
22 mi
00h 27m
To Overland Park
27.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Cygne and Overland Park.

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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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisburg
00h 27m from La Cygne
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving La Cygne 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 La Cygne to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Louisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from La Cygne and 27.4 miles from Overland Park.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around La Cygne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Louisburg

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

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

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Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.
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Union Station

53 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
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Independence

56 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

62 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Cygne and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.74 km).

La Cygne

#1 La Cygne

City in Linn County, Kansas

Population1,108
Coordinates38.3500200, -94.7613500
Altitude255
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 4th Street (-94.761204, 38.350019)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between La Cygne and Overland Park. The current time is 00:38:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.