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

The driving distance from Milford, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
145.31 mi
02h 17m
Flight
120.93 mi
194.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.93 mi
Kilometers
194.61 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.31 mi
Kilometers
233.86 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Tue, Oct 20, 1:56 AM CDT
Return by in Milford
Tue, Oct 20, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-10-19T23:39
Arrive Overland Park
Tue, Oct 20, 1:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Menoken
KS

Township in Shawnee County, Kansas

From Milford
70.8 mi
01h 08m
To Overland Park
74.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 3 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    115 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    43 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    117 m · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Houston Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Houston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 6th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto J Hill Road

    764 ft · 22 sec · J Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    50.5 mi · 51 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    51.8 mi · 53 min · Kansas Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    2322 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 80th Street

    662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Marty Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
66.1 mi · 46%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 36%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 3%
Metcalf Avenue
3.92 mi · 3%
North Jackson Street
3.25 mi · 2%
West 6th Street
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Continue on Kansas Turnpike

51.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menoken
01h 08m from Milford
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Milford and Mostly Clear near Overland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Milford and 74.4 miles from Overland Park.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.43 one way or $40.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Milford and Mostly Clear near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Menoken

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

9 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

47 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

114 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 120.93 mi (194.61 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America

Population518
Coordinates39.1683300, -96.9125100
Altitude353
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: Whiting Street (-96.912458, 39.16833)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $20.43
Round trip
$40.86
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $20.43 $40.86
Mid-grade $4.33 $22.21 $44.43
Premium $4.70 $24.10 $48.19
Diesel $6.08 $31.19 $62.38

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 · Oct 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Overland Park. The current time is 23:39:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.