How far is Overland Park, KS from Belle Plaine, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Belle Plaine, KS is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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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 03h 38m.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Belle Plaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Belle Plaine.
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Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West 81st Street
71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive
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Turn right onto Valley View Drive
761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto Newton Street
157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Continue on West 87th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1893 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
151.8 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, KS 53: Mulvane
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Casino Drive
1556 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Kansas Star Drive
119 m · 16 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Continue on Kansas Star Drive
623 ft · 21 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Turn right onto 144th Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · 144th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Road
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Continue on North Broadway Road
792 ft · 21 sec · North Broadway Road
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Turn left onto East 90th Avenue North
2.5 mi · 4 min · East 90th Avenue North
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1113 ft · 28 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Merchant Street
557 ft · 24 sec · North Merchant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Merchant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Belle Plaine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West 87th Street
Continue straight
152 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Belle Plaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Belle Plaine?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Overland Park and 102.1 miles from Belle Plaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Overland Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Belle Plaine.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 179.26 mi (288.49 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 Belle Plaine
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 37.3939100, -97.2811500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Plaine (-97.28115, 37.39391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
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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