How far is Overbrook, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Overbrook, KS to Wichita, KS is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
138.82 mi
02h 15m
Flight
122.43 mi
197.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.43 mi
Kilometers
197.03 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.82 mi
Kilometers
223.41 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Mon, May 4, 9:07 PM CDT
Return by in Overbrook
Mon, May 4, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overbrook
2026-05-04T18:52
Arrive Wichita
Mon, May 4, 9:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overbrook
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
Plymouth
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Overbrook
72.5 mi
01h 07m
To Wichita
66.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Overbrook and Wichita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overbrook and Wichita.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    34 m · 10 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    658 ft · 23 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 157th Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · West 157th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Overbrook and Wichita.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 157th Street
135 mi · 97%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.42 mi · 5%
US 54
0.53 mi
South Broadway Avenue
0.48 mi
North Broadway Street
0.39 mi
Central Business District
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West 157th Street

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 44m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 07m from Overbrook
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overbrook and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Overbrook to Wichita?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Overbrook and 66.4 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Overbrook and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

92 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

114 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overbrook and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 122.43 mi (197.03 km).

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#1 Overbrook

Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,005
Coordinates38.7805600, -95.5572000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Wichita

#2 Wichita

The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.

Population391,731
Coordinates37.6922400, -97.3375400
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-95.557199, 38.780521)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Overbrook and Wichita. The current time is 18:52:35.

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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.