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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Fredonia, KS is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.49 mi
02h 51m
Flight
118.09 mi
190.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.09 mi
Kilometers
190.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.49 mi
Kilometers
230.92 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredonia
Sun, May 31, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Sun, May 31, 7:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-31T13:55
Arrive Fredonia
Sun, May 31, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Welda
KS

Township in Anderson County, Kansas

From Overland Park
71.8 mi
01h 25m
To Fredonia
71.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Princeton Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Street

    150 m · 6 sec · North State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 39

    1083 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 220th Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · 220th Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2571 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    8 mi · 14 min · 13th Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1385 ft · 38 sec · North 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
54.1 mi · 38%
West 87th Street
43.3 mi · 30%
South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 9%
220th Road
10.5 mi · 7%
13th Street
7.97 mi · 6%
Washington Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 87th Street

Continue straight

37.1 mi · 00h 39m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welda
01h 25m from Overland Park
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Overland Park and Sunny near Fredonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Welda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Overland Park and 71.7 miles from Fredonia.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Overland Park and Sunny near Fredonia.

Stop Ideas Near Welda

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

89 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

103 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

115 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Fredonia. Straight-line distance: 118.09 mi (190.05 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Fredonia

Town in the U.

Population2,182
Coordinates37.5339400, -95.8266500
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Fredonia (-95.82665, 37.53394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.17 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.34 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Fredonia. The current time is 13:55:20.

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.