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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Eureka, KS is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
142.8 mi
02h 44m
Flight
118.67 mi
190.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.67 mi
Kilometers
190.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.8 mi
Kilometers
229.82 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka
Sat, May 30, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Sat, May 30, 9:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-30T03:38
Arrive Eureka
Sat, May 30, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Olivet
KS

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

From Overland Park
71.4 mi
01h 22m
To Eureka
71.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.3 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75, Lynden, Burlington

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    38.2 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Mary Street

    1282 ft · 17 sec · West Mary Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 80th Road

    31.2 mi · 35 min · 80th Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    2210 ft · 2 min · South Maple Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 87th Street
71 mi · 50%
80th Road
31.2 mi · 22%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
South Maple Street
0.42 mi
US 75
0.25 mi
West Mary Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olivet
01h 22m from Overland Park
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Overland Park and 71.5 miles from Eureka.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Olivet

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

64 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

71 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 118.67 mi (190.98 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Eureka

City in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States

Population2,301
Coordinates37.8239200, -96.2891700
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Eureka (-96.28917, 37.82392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Eureka. The current time is 03:38:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.