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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Altamont, KS is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.77 mi
03h 10m
Flight
128.41 mi
206.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.41 mi
Kilometers
206.65 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.77 mi
Kilometers
255.51 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamont
Thu, Apr 16, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-16T08:33
Arrive Altamont
Thu, Apr 16, 11:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fort Scott
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Overland Park
79.5 mi
01h 35m
To Altamont
79.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 9 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marty Street

    1173 ft · 56 sec · Marty Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Metcalf Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott

    843 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    1132 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2346 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26.3 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 24000 Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    10.3 mi · 15 min · South 16th Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 14000 Road

    16 m · 1 sec · 14000 Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 14000 Road

    3222 ft · 54 sec · 14000 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Huston Avenue

    980 ft · 43 sec · Huston Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huston Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
103 mi · 65%
South 16th Street
10.3 mi · 6%
West Atkinson Road
7.61 mi · 5%
Metcalf Avenue
4.52 mi · 3%
24000 Road
2.77 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
128.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Scott
01h 35m from Overland Park
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Overland Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Altamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Overland Park and 79.3 miles from Altamont.

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

The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Overland Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Altamont.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 128.41 mi (206.65 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
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#2 Altamont

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates37.1903400, -95.2971900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Altamont (-95.29719, 37.19034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.21 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.42 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 Overland Park and Altamont. The current time is 08:33:51.

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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.