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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Plainville, KS is about 291.4 miles (469 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
291.43 mi
05h 06m
Flight
248.67 mi
400.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.67 mi
Kilometers
400.2 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.43 mi
Kilometers
469.01 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainville
Sun, May 3, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Sun, May 3, 6:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-03T08:43
Arrive Plainville
Sun, May 3, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 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
Chapman
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Overland Park
145.5 mi
02h 33m
To Plainville
146 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183, Hays, Stockton

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Vine Street

    79 m · 7 sec · North Vine Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 250th Avenue

    22.3 mi · 27 min · 250th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
115 mi · 40%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 31%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 18%
250th Avenue
22.3 mi · 8%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
Metcalf Avenue
3.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

115 mi · 01h 55m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
248.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
02h 33m from Overland Park
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Overland Park and Sunny near Plainville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.4 miles (469 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Overland Park and 146 miles from Plainville.

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

The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Overland Park and Sunny near Plainville.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

RAIL

Newton

107 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

118 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Plainville. Straight-line distance: 248.67 mi (400.2 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Plainville

Human settlement in Rooks County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,768
Coordinates39.2347300, -99.2981600
Altitude654
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Plainville (-99.29816, 39.23473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.93 L · about $38.77
Round trip
$77.53
20.56 gal · 77.86 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.77 $77.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.72 $87.44
Premium $4.65 $47.84 $95.69
Diesel $5.30 $54.53 $109.05

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Plainville. The current time is 08:43:06.

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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.