How far is Overland Park, KS from Wakarusa, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Wakarusa, KS is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Wakarusa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Wakarusa.
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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 left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
6.7 mi · 7 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
999 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
120 m · 17 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Topeka Boulevard
878 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
115 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
76 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Topeka Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 97th Street
2738 ft · 2 min · Southwest 97th Street
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Continue on Southwest Jordan Road
1591 ft · 1 min · Southwest Jordan Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
55 m · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Kingston Road
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Kingston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Kingston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park and Wakarusa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Overland Park and Sunny near Wakarusa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Wakarusa?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Overland Park and 37.5 miles from Wakarusa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Overland Park and Sunny near Wakarusa.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
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Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Wakarusa. Straight-line distance: 55.49 mi (89.31 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 Wakarusa
Census-designated place in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 2,174 |
| Coordinates | 38.8858400, -95.6958200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakarusa (-95.69582, 38.88584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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