How far is Overland Park, KS from Gurdon, AR?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Gurdon, AR is about 476.5 miles (766.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 41m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Gurdon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Gurdon.
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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
3.4 mi · 6 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn left onto I 435 East, US 50 East
1616 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East, I 49 South, US 71 South: Lee's Summit, Grandview, Joplin
3205 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin, Grandview
1475 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
129.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
706 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
8.9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
6 mi · 6 min · Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
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Continue on James B. Tatum Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · James B. Tatum Highway
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Continue on Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 15 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bella Vista Bypass
90.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Bella Vista Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1557 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue on AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South
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Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass
68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Malvern Avenue
1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Continue on Malvern Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road
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Take the exit right
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
34.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 53: Gurdon
1141 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Gurdon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Overland Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gurdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Gurdon?
The road trip is about 476.5 miles (766.8 km) and usually takes 08h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.4 miles from Overland Park and 238 miles from Gurdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.39 one way or $126.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Overland Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gurdon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Gurdon. Straight-line distance: 359.7 mi (578.88 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 Gurdon
City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,066 |
| Coordinates | 33.9209400, -93.1540600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gurdon (-93.15406, 33.92094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 767 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 56m |
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 | $63.39 | $126.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.49 | $142.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $78.23 | $156.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $89.16 | $178.32 |
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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