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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Washington, KS is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
188.59 mi
03h 35m
Flight
139.57 mi
224.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.57 mi
Kilometers
224.62 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.59 mi
Kilometers
303.51 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 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
Paxico
KS

City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America

From Overland Park
94.2 mi
01h 47m
To Washington
94.4 mi
01h 47m

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
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.4 mi · 55 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Council Grove

    880 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard

    938 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard

    1241 ft · 40 sec · Fort Riley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    71 m · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado

    8.5 mi · 10 min · South Colorado

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1277 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Unicorn Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Unicorn Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 9th Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · 9th Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Quivira Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Quivira Road

  27. 27

    Continue on B Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · B Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    662 ft · 31 sec · East 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto C Street

    67 m · 10 sec · C Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.4 mi · 28%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 27%
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
33.9 mi · 18%
9th Road
13.3 mi · 7%
South Colorado
8.54 mi · 5%
Quivira Road
6.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

52.4 mi · 00h 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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxico
01h 47m from Overland Park
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Paxico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.2 miles from Overland Park and 94.4 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paxico

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

43 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

81 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Washington. Straight-line distance: 139.57 mi (224.62 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population1,065
Coordinates39.8180600, -97.0508600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Washington (-97.05086, 39.81806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.19 L · about $25.08
Round trip
$50.15
13.3 gal · 50.38 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.08 $50.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.28 $56.56
Premium $4.65 $30.95 $61.90
Diesel $5.30 $35.27 $70.54

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 Washington. The current time is 00:55:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.