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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Peabody, KS is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.13 mi
02h 54m
Flight
143.05 mi
230.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.05 mi
Kilometers
230.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.13 mi
Kilometers
249.65 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lebo
KS

City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Overland Park
77.4 mi
01h 27m
To Peabody
77.7 mi
01h 27m

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
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.3 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    106 m · 16 sec · North Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    824 ft · 28 sec · East 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1860 ft · 51 sec · North Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 87th Street
99.1 mi · 64%
US 50
43.3 mi · 28%
US 50 West
10.7 mi · 7%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
North Walnut Street
0.35 mi
East 9th Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebo
01h 27m from Overland Park
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Overland Park and 77.7 miles from Peabody.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Overland Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peabody.

Stop Ideas Near Lebo

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

72 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

82 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Peabody. Straight-line distance: 143.05 mi (230.22 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Peabody

Township in Marion County, Kansas

Population1,079
Coordinates38.1694600, -97.1067000
Altitude420
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Peabody (-97.1067, 38.16946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.72 L · about $20.63
Round trip
$41.25
10.94 gal · 41.44 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.63 $41.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.26 $46.53
Premium $4.65 $25.46 $50.91
Diesel $5.30 $29.01 $58.03

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 Peabody. The current time is 04:55:42.

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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.