How far is Overland Park, KS from Edwardsville, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Edwardsville, KS is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Edwardsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Edwardsville.
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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
4.6 mi · 9 min · West 87th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 435 North
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 32: Kansas City, Bonner Springs
2032 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on KS 32 West: Edwardsville, Bonner Springs
116 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Kaw Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kaw Drive
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
149 m · 27 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Pacific Street
546 ft · 24 sec · South Pacific Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Edwardsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 435 North
Merge slight left
6.51 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Overland Park and Mostly Sunny near Edwardsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Edwardsville?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Quivira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Overland Park and 7.5 miles from Edwardsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Overland Park and Mostly Sunny near Edwardsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Quivira
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Olathe City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Quivira.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.57 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 Edwardsville
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 4,501 |
| Coordinates | 39.0611200, -94.8196800 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edwardsville (-94.81968, 39.06112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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