How far is Overland Park, KS from Chetopa, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Chetopa, KS is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Chetopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Chetopa.
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Start on the route
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
56 m · 9 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn right onto Marty Street
1173 ft · 56 sec · Marty Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway
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Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott
843 ft · 15 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
1132 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
2346 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
102.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
18.7 mi · 24 min · West Atkinson Road
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
57 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Chetopa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 69 South
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 51m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chetopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Chetopa?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Fort Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Overland Park and 78.8 miles from Chetopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 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 Chetopa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Chetopa. Straight-line distance: 136.3 mi (219.36 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 Chetopa
City in Labette County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 37.0372900, -95.0899600 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chetopa (-95.08996, 37.03729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.54 | $59.09 |
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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