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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Minneapolis, KS is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
196.17 mi
03h 27m
Flight
163.17 mi
262.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.17 mi
Kilometers
262.6 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.17 mi
Kilometers
315.71 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Sun, May 31, 5:08 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Sun, May 31, 8:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-31T13:41
Arrive Minneapolis
Sun, May 31, 5:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
McFarland
KS

City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America

From Overland Park
97.9 mi
01h 43m
To Minneapolis
98.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.9 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North: Concordia

    2464 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 106: Minneapolis

    1823 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 106

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 106

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurel Street

    2679 ft · 55 sec · Laurel Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Rothsay Avenue

    1295 ft · 31 sec · South Rothsay Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1250 ft · 26 sec · East 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Rock Street

    42 m · 9 sec · North Rock Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    61 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 47%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 26%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.9 mi · 12%
US 81 North
17 mi · 9%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
Metcalf Avenue
3.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

91.6 mi · 01h 34m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McFarland
01h 43m from Overland Park
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Overland Park and 98.2 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McFarland

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

49 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

87 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 163.17 mi (262.6 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Minneapolis

City in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States

Population1,897
Coordinates39.1219400, -97.7067000
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Minneapolis (-97.7067, 39.12194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.2 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.19
13.84 gal · 52.4 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.10 $52.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.43 $58.86
Premium $4.65 $32.21 $64.41
Diesel $5.30 $36.70 $73.41

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Minneapolis. The current time is 13:41:24.

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.