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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Cimarron, KS is about 344 miles (553.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318 miles (511.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.98 mi
06h 35m
Flight
317.93 mi
511.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.93 mi
Kilometers
511.66 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.98 mi
Kilometers
553.58 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cimarron
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Cimarron
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Newton
KS

City in Kansas

From Overland Park
171.7 mi
03h 17m
To Cimarron
172.3 mi
03h 17m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.3 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson

    39.9 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50
215 mi · 62%
West 87th Street
99.1 mi · 29%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 7%
I 135 South
3.24 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi
Valley View Drive
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

US 50

Exit the roundabout

75.9 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
318 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
03h 17m from Overland Park
Leave By
10:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park and Mostly Sunny near Cimarron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 344 miles (553.6 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.7 miles from Overland Park and 172.3 miles from Cimarron.

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

The direct path is about 318 miles (511.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 $45.78 one way or $91.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Overland Park and Mostly Sunny near Cimarron.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

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

RAIL

Newton

414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

51 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Cimarron. Straight-line distance: 317.93 mi (511.66 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Cimarron

Human settlement in Gray County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,197
Coordinates37.8066900, -100.3482000
Altitude803
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Cimarron (-100.3482, 37.80669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.14 gal
45.95 L · about $45.78
Round trip
$91.56
24.28 gal · 91.9 L
Estimated CO2
107.9 kg one way
Round trip: 215.8 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.78 $91.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.63 $103.26
Premium $4.65 $56.50 $113.00
Diesel $5.30 $64.39 $128.78

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 Cimarron. The current time is 03:54:28.

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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.