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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.62 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38 mi
61.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38 mi
Kilometers
61.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.62 mi
Kilometers
81.47 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Oskaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oskaloosa
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Overland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oskaloosa
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
Basehor
KS

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America

From Oskaloosa
24.6 mi
00h 29m
To Overland Park
26 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    585 ft · 29 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Speedway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North 110th Street

    1141 ft · 31 sec · North 110th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1318 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    2322 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 80th Street

    662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Marty Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Street
14.2 mi · 28%
West Street
13.3 mi · 26%
Kansas Turnpike
7.79 mi · 15%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 9%
Metcalf Avenue
3.92 mi · 8%
Speedway Boulevard
1.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Basehor
00h 29m from Oskaloosa
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Basehor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

Lansing Community and Economic Development

Lansing , KS
730 1st Terrace Suite 2, Lansing, KS 66043
Local government office,Building inspector,Land planning authority,Marketing agency,Public relations firm
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Edwardsville City Hall

Edwardsville , KS
690 S 4th St, Edwardsville, KS 66111
Rating 2.9/5 16 reviews City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Nearby stop 10 mi away

James P. Davis Hall

Kansas City , KS
East Dr, Kansas City, KS 66109
Rating 4.5/5 139 reviews Banquet hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Basehor.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

32 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

55 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oskaloosa and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.16 km).

Oskaloosa

#1 Oskaloosa

Township in Jefferson County, Kansas

Population1,076
Coordinates39.2152800, -95.3127500
Altitude340
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: Jefferson Street (-95.312748, 39.215473)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oskaloosa and Overland Park. The current time is 23:36:29.

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.