How far is Overland Park, KS from Caney, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Caney, KS is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Allen County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Caney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Caney.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett
1547 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street
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Continue on North State Street
150 m · 6 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South State Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Turn slight right
1081 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
19.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto East 4th Avenue
1987 ft · 58 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Caney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South State Road
Continue straight
70.5 mi · 01h 22m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Caney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Caney?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Carlyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Overland Park and 87.9 miles from Caney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Overland Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Caney.
Stop Ideas Near Carlyle
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 Carlyle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Caney. Straight-line distance: 152.58 mi (245.55 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 Caney
City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,948 |
| Coordinates | 37.0114600, -95.9352600 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caney (-95.93526, 37.01146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
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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