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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Fairway, KS is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.54 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.46 mi
5.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.46 mi
Kilometers
5.57 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.54 mi
Kilometers
7.3 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairway
Mon, May 4, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Mon, May 4, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-04T10:01
Arrive Fairway
Mon, May 4, 10:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mission
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Overland Park
2.2 mi
00h 05m
To Fairway
2.3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 13 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marty Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 80th Street

    662 ft · 36 sec · West 80th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Metcalf Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 56 East, US 169 North

    1072 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Roeland Drive

    94 m · 11 sec · West Roeland Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on West 60th Street

    112 m · 24 sec · West 60th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Roe Avenue

    648 ft · 18 sec · Roe Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 59th Street

    2234 ft · 2 min · West 59th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 59th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
266.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Metcalf Avenue
1.99 mi · 44%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.39 mi · 31%
West 59th Street
0.42 mi · 9%
US 56 East
0.2 mi · 4%
West 80th Street
0.13 mi · 3%
Roe Avenue
0.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Metcalf Avenue

Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

1.99 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission
00h 05m from Overland Park
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overland Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Mission is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Overland Park and 2.3 miles from Fairway.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Overland Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairway.

Stop Ideas Near Mission

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mission and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

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1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

Kansas City , MO
8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

21 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

27 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

50 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Fairway. Straight-line distance: 3.46 mi (5.57 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Fairway

City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,963
Coordinates39.0222300, -94.6319000
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Fairway (-94.6319, 39.02223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.61 L · about $0.60
Round trip
$1.21
0.32 gal · 1.22 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.60 $1.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.68 $1.36
Premium $4.65 $0.74 $1.49
Diesel $5.30 $0.85 $1.70

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Fairway. The current time is 10:01:04.

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.