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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Kechi, KS is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.38 mi
03h 11m
Flight
163.33 mi
262.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.33 mi
Kilometers
262.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.38 mi
Kilometers
288.69 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kechi
Tue, May 12, 9:53 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Wed, May 13, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Kechi
Tue, May 12, 9:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Overland Park
89.6 mi
01h 35m
To Kechi
89.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado

    3150 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    20 mi · 22 min · Southwest 20th Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodlawn

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Kechi Road

    2362 ft · 47 sec · Kechi Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East 61st Street North

    2677 ft · 53 sec · East 61st Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 61st Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 87th Street
156 mi · 87%
Southwest 20th Street
20 mi · 11%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
KS 254
0.6 mi
East 61st Street North
0.51 mi
Kechi Road
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

West 87th Street

Continue straight

114 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
163.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 35m from Overland Park
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Overland Park and 89.8 miles from Kechi.

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

The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Kechi. Straight-line distance: 163.33 mi (262.85 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Kechi

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,109
Coordinates37.7958500, -97.2794900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Kechi (-97.27949, 37.79585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.96 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.74
12.66 gal · 47.92 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.87 $47.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.65 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.30 $33.57 $67.15

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Kechi. The current time is 18:41:59.

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.