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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Tecumseh, KS is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.35 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.98 mi
78.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.98 mi
Kilometers
78.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.35 mi
Kilometers
101.96 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Tecumseh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Reno
KS

City in United States of America

From Overland Park
31.6 mi
00h 36m
To Tecumseh
31.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1055 ft · 12 sec · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Kansas Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway

    1277 ft · 16 sec · Oakland Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2249 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road

    1587 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Tecumseh Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Terrace

    825 ft · 36 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
52.3 mi · 83%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 7%
Metcalf Avenue
3.82 mi · 6%
Oakland Expressway
0.67 mi · 1%
Southeast Tecumseh Road
0.3 mi
I 70 West
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

50.8 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reno
00h 36m from Overland Park
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park and Chance Rain Showers near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Overland Park and 31.8 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Reno

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

13 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
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Topeka

47 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Independence

60 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 48.98 mi (78.82 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Tecumseh

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population7,777
Coordinates39.0480600, -95.5791500
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Tecumseh (-95.57915, 39.04806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.48 $18.97
Premium $4.65 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $5.30 $11.83 $23.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Tecumseh. The current time is 08:38:15.

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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.