How far is Overland Park, KS from Moundridge, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Moundridge, KS is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Moundridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Moundridge.
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Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West 81st Street
71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive
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Turn right onto Valley View Drive
761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto Newton Street
157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Continue on West 87th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1893 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
57.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
1268 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
132 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton
60 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Broadway Street
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
126 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2685 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 260 West: Moundridge
1204 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Arrowhead Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on East Cole Street
2774 ft · 1 min · East Cole Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cole Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Moundridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 87th Street
Continue straight
57.3 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overland Park and Sunny near Moundridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Moundridge?
The road trip is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Overland Park and 93.6 miles from Moundridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Overland Park and Sunny near Moundridge.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Moundridge. Straight-line distance: 162.96 mi (262.26 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 Moundridge
City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,861 |
| Coordinates | 38.2030700, -97.5192100 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moundridge (-97.51921, 38.20307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.72 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.01 | $70.01 |
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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