How far is Oskaloosa, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Oskaloosa, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
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City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oskaloosa and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oskaloosa and Overland Park.
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Start on Jefferson Street
585 ft · 29 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Speedway Boulevard
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Continue on North 110th Street
1141 ft · 31 sec · North 110th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1318 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
7.8 mi · 8 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
2322 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Metcalf Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn right onto West 80th Street
662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street
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Turn left onto Marty Street
147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn left
41 m · 10 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 Oskaloosa and Overland Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Walnut Street
Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Basehor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Oskaloosa and 26 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oskaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Basehor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Edwardsville City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Basehor.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oskaloosa and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.16 km).
#1 Oskaloosa
Township in Jefferson County, Kansas
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 39.2152800, -95.3127500 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
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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