How far is Overland Park, KS from Mission, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Mission, KS is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Mission.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Mission.
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Start on the route
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
56 m · 13 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn left onto Marty Street
147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street
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Turn right onto West 80th Street
662 ft · 36 sec · West 80th Street
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Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 56 East, US 169 North
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1880 ft · 43 sec · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Lamar Avenue
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Turn right onto West 56th Street
730 ft · 32 sec · West 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Mission.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Metcalf Avenue
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
1.99 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overland Park and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Mission?
The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merriam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Overland Park and 1.9 miles from Mission.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Overland Park and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission.
Stop Ideas Near Merriam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merriam.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Mission. Straight-line distance: 3.25 mi (5.23 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 Mission
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.0277800, -94.6557900 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission (-94.65579, 39.02778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.55 | $1.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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