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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Chanute, KS is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.81 mi
02h 12m
Flight
99.61 mi
160.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.61 mi
Kilometers
160.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.81 mi
Kilometers
183.16 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chanute
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Chanute
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Richmond
KS

City in Kansas, United States of America

From Overland Park
56.9 mi
01h 06m
To Chanute
56.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1893 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Princeton Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Street

    150 m · 6 sec · North State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 39

    1083 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2700 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue

    2522 ft · 55 sec · North Plummer Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Steuben Avenue

    918 ft · 40 sec · South Steuben Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Steuben Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
54.1 mi · 47%
West 87th Street
43.3 mi · 38%
South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 11%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
North Plummer Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

West 87th Street

Continue straight

37.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 06m from Overland Park
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chanute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Overland Park and 56.9 miles from Chanute.

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

The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Overland Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chanute.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

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Lawrence

63 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

80 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

95 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

96 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Chanute. Straight-line distance: 99.61 mi (160.3 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Chanute

City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America

Population8,991
Coordinates37.6792100, -95.4572000
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Chanute (-95.4572, 37.67921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Chanute. The current time is 01:44:51.

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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.