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

The driving distance from Lyndon, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
68.77 mi
01h 15m
Flight
60.34 mi
97.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.34 mi
Kilometers
97.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.77 mi
Kilometers
110.67 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:21 PM CDT
Return by in Lyndon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-04-15T20:05
Arrive Overland Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

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

Town in Kansas, United States

From Lyndon
43.1 mi
00h 37m
To Overland Park
25.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Topeka Avenue

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Topeka Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit sharp left

    1204 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  4. 4

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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

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

    850 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 29 sec · Newton Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 11 sec · West 81st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndon and Overland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Topeka Avenue
80.4 mi · 117%
I 35 North
2.58 mi · 4%
West 87th Street
1.47 mi · 2%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 2%
87th Street Parkway
0.25 mi
75th Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Topeka Avenue

Merge slight left

66.6 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
00h 37m from Lyndon
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lyndon and 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 Lyndon to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Lyndon and 25.6 miles from Overland Park.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lyndon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

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Lawrence

40 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

84 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 60.34 mi (97.11 km).

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#1 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population1,013
Coordinates38.6100100, -95.6844300
Altitude315
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: Topeka Avenue (-95.68445, 38.61001)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndon and Overland Park. The current time is 20:05:51.

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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.