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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Herington, KS is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
147.25 mi
02h 49m
Flight
124.15 mi
199.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.15 mi
Kilometers
199.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.25 mi
Kilometers
236.98 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Herington
Mon, May 25, 3:39 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Mon, May 25, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-25T00:50
Arrive Herington
Mon, May 25, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Auburn
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Overland Park
73.5 mi
01h 24m
To Herington
73.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Metcalf Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

    50.8 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    37 mi · 37 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1638 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Road 340

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Road 340

  12. 12

    Continue on Road 345

    41.9 mi · 53 min · Road 345

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South A Street

    1390 ft · 1 min · South A Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
88.2 mi · 60%
Road 345
41.9 mi · 28%
Road 340
7.82 mi · 5%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 3%
Metcalf Avenue
3.82 mi · 3%
I 70 West
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

50.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
124.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 24m from Overland Park
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Overland Park and Sunny near Herington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Overland Park and 73.8 miles from Herington.

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

The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Overland Park and Sunny near Herington.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

21 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

51 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

108 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Herington. Straight-line distance: 124.15 mi (199.8 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Herington

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population2,240
Coordinates38.6711200, -96.9425100
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Herington (-96.94251, 38.67112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Herington. The current time is 00:50:07.

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.