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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Manhattan, KS is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
122.99 mi
02h 16m
Flight
102.89 mi
165.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.89 mi
Kilometers
165.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.99 mi
Kilometers
197.93 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Tecumseh
KS

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

From Overland Park
61.4 mi
01h 08m
To Manhattan
61.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    52.4 mi · 55 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Council Grove

    880 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pillsbury Drive

    625 ft · 15 sec · Pillsbury Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Pierre Street

    2294 ft · 1 min · Pierre Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Juliette Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · South Juliette Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    1408 ft · 1 min · Fremont Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Fremont Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Fremont Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.6 mi · 43%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 42%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 4%
Metcalf Avenue
3.82 mi · 3%
Pierre Street
0.43 mi
South Juliette Avenue
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

52.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tecumseh
01h 08m from Overland Park
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Overland Park and 61.6 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Overland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

7 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

99 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 102.89 mi (165.59 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Manhattan

Borough of New York City, New York, United States

Population2,314
Coordinates39.1836100, -96.5716700
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Manhattan (-96.57167, 39.18361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Manhattan. The current time is 00:55:29.

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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.