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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
56 m · 9 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn right onto Marty Street
1173 ft · 56 sec · Marty Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway
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Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott
843 ft · 15 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
1132 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
2346 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
102.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road
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Turn right
26.3 mi · 31 min
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Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
10.3 mi · 15 min · South 16th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 14000 Road
16 m · 1 sec · 14000 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 14000 Road
3222 ft · 54 sec · 14000 Road
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Huston Avenue
980 ft · 43 sec · Huston Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Overland Park
The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 197,381 |
| Coordinates | 38.9822300, -94.6707900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altamont
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,016 |
| Coordinates | 37.1903400, -95.2971900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altamont (-95.29719, 37.19034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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