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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
56 m · 13 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn left onto Marty Street
147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street
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Turn right onto West 80th Street
662 ft · 36 sec · West 80th Street
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Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike
50.8 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
220.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South Range Avenue
30.5 mi · 55 min · South Range Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1311 ft · 43 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
14 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carneiro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Atwood. Straight-line distance: 344.85 mi (554.99 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 Atwood
City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 39.8066700, -101.0421000 |
| Altitude | 871 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwood (-101.0421, 39.80667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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