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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in North Carolina
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 La Cygne and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Cygne and Overland Park.
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Start on North 4th Street
1716 ft · 52 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · East Market Street
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Take the ramp left
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Blue Valley Parkway
3102 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Blue Valley Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Blue Valley Parkway
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Continue on Metcalf Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Cygne and Overland Park.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Market Street
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Cygne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 24.7 miles from La Cygne and 24.7 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Cygne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Louisburg
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 Louisburg.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
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).
#1 La Cygne
City in Linn County, Kansas
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.3500200, -94.7613500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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