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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.47 mi
06h 38m
Flight
329.58 mi
530.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.58 mi
Kilometers
530.41 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.47 mi
Kilometers
573.69 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meade
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-23T09:31
Arrive Meade
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Eastborough
KS

Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

From Overland Park
178 mi
03h 19m
To Meade
178.5 mi
03h 19m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W

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. 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

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    49.9 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on D Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline

  16. 16

    Continue on East 1st Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline

  18. 18

    Continue on East Kansas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    32.7 mi · 37 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · East Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    20.7 mi · 23 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Carthage Street

    1 km · 42 sec · East Carthage Street

  24. 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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 87th Street
175 mi · 49%
The Yellow Brick Road
61.7 mi · 17%
Cannonball Stageline
60.2 mi · 17%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
49.9 mi · 14%
East 1st Street
3.12 mi · 1%
D Avenue
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
329.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastborough
03h 19m from Overland Park
Leave By
10:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eastborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastborough.

RAIL

Newton

41 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

71 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Meade. Straight-line distance: 329.58 mi (530.41 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Meade

City in Meade County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,519
Coordinates37.2855800, -100.3401500
Altitude761
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Meade (-100.34015, 37.28558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.62 L · about $47.44
Round trip
$94.88
25.16 gal · 95.24 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Meade. The current time is 09:31:14.

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.