How far is Overland Park, KS from Park, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Park, KS is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.3 miles (491.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Park.
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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
3.8 mi · 7 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike
50.8 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
174.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 211, Park
958 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Old Highway 40
850 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 40
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Turn left onto Main Street
938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
78 m · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
175 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving Overland Park and Mostly Clear near Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Park?
The road trip is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Solomon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from Overland Park and 164.9 miles from Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.3 miles (491.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.37 one way or $88.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around Overland Park and Mostly Clear near Park.
Stop Ideas Near Solomon
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 Solomon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Park. Straight-line distance: 305.3 mi (491.33 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 Park
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 109 |
| Coordinates | 39.1125100, -100.3587500 |
| Altitude | 838 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park (-100.35875, 39.11251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $3.82 | $44.37 | $88.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $48.63 | $97.27 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $52.87 | $105.74 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $68.74 | $137.49 |
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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