How far is Overland Park, KS from Girard, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Girard, KS is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Linn County, 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 Girard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Girard.
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Start on the route
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
56 m · 9 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn right onto Marty Street
1173 ft · 56 sec · Marty Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway
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Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott
843 ft · 15 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
1132 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
2346 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
97.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn right onto East 620th Avenue
7 mi · 8 min · East 620th Avenue
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Continue on East Saint John Street
839 ft · 22 sec · East Saint John Street
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Turn left onto North Burnett Street
1110 ft · 51 sec · North Burnett Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Forest Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · East Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Girard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 69 South
Merge slight left
97.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Girard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Girard?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Overland Park and 55.4 miles from Girard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 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 Girard.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Girard. Straight-line distance: 102.05 mi (164.23 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 Girard
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.5111600, -94.8380200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Girard (-94.83802, 37.51116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
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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