How far is Overland Park, KS from Meade, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Meade, KS is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.6 miles (530.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Meade.
-
1
Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
-
2
Turn left onto West 81st Street
71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street
-
3
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive
-
4
Turn right onto Valley View Drive
761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive
-
5
Turn right onto Newton Street
157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street
-
6
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive
-
7
Continue on West 87th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street
-
8
Take the ramp slight left
1893 ft · 50 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
-
10
Continue straight
37.1 mi · 39 min
-
11
Continue straight
132.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
-
13
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
49.9 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
-
14
Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
-
15
Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
-
16
Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street
-
17
Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
-
18
Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
-
19
Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
-
20
Keep slight left to continue on The Yellow Brick Road
32.7 mi · 37 min · The Yellow Brick Road
-
21
Continue on East Front Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · East Front Street
-
22
Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
20.7 mi · 23 min · The Yellow Brick Road
-
23
Continue on East Carthage Street
1 km · 42 sec · East Carthage Street
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Carthage Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Meade.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West 87th Street
Continue straight
133 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park and Mostly Sunny near Meade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Meade?
The road trip is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?
Eastborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Overland Park and 178.5 miles from Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.6 miles (530.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 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 $47.44 one way or $94.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Overland Park and Mostly Sunny near Meade.
Stop Ideas Near Eastborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastborough.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Meade. Straight-line distance: 329.58 mi (530.41 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 Meade
City in Meade County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,519 |
| Coordinates | 37.2855800, -100.3401500 |
| Altitude | 761 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meade (-100.34015, 37.28558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $47.44 | $94.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.50 | $107.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.55 | $117.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.72 | $133.45 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.