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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Atwood, KS is about 404.2 miles (650.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344.9 miles (555 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
404.2 mi
07h 17m
Flight
344.85 mi
554.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.85 mi
Kilometers
554.99 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.2 mi
Kilometers
650.49 km
Drive Time
07h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atwood
Wed, Jun 3, 2:38 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Wed, Jun 3, 9:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-06-03T07:20
Arrive Atwood
Wed, Jun 3, 2:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carneiro
KS

Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas

From Overland Park
201.8 mi
03h 38m
To Atwood
202.4 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 13 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marty Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 80th Street

    662 ft · 36 sec · West 80th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Metcalf Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

    50.8 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    220.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Range Avenue

    30.5 mi · 55 min · South Range Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Street

    1311 ft · 43 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
221 mi · 55%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 23%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 13%
South Range Avenue
30.5 mi · 8%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 1%
Metcalf Avenue
3.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

221 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
344.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carneiro
03h 38m from Overland Park
Leave By
9:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Overland Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 404.2 miles (650.5 km) and usually takes 07h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carneiro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.8 miles from Overland Park and 202.4 miles from Atwood.

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

The direct path is about 344.9 miles (555 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.77 one way or $107.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Overland Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.

Stop Ideas Near Carneiro

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

76 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Atwood. Straight-line distance: 344.85 mi (554.99 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Atwood

#2 Atwood

City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States

Population1,208
Coordinates39.8066700, -101.0421000
Altitude871
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Atwood (-101.0421, 39.80667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 650 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.26 gal
53.99 L · about $53.77
Round trip
$107.55
28.52 gal · 107.98 L
Estimated CO2
126.7 kg one way
Round trip: 253.5 kg / 559 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.77 $107.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.65 $121.30
Premium $4.65 $66.37 $132.73
Diesel $5.30 $75.64 $151.27

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Atwood. The current time is 07:20:07.

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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.