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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Wea, KS is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.27 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.44 mi
29.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.27 mi
Kilometers
31.02 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wea
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Wea
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Kenneth
KS

Township in Sheridan County, Kansas

From Overland Park
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To Wea
9.6 mi
00h 14m

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
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 9 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marty Street

    1173 ft · 56 sec · Marty Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Metcalf Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott

    843 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    1132 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2346 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 223rd Street

    910 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 223rd Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · West 223rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Metcalf Road

    3056 ft · 1 min · Metcalf Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    60 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
12.5 mi · 65%
Metcalf Avenue
4.52 mi · 23%
Blue Valley Parkway
0.7 mi · 4%
Metcalf Road
0.58 mi · 3%
West 223rd Street
0.52 mi · 3%
Marty Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenneth
00h 14m from Overland Park
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kenneth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Overland Park and 9.6 miles from Wea.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kenneth

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kenneth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City of Lenexa - City Hall

Lenexa , KS
17101 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Overland Park City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Overland Park City Hall

Overland Park , KS
Overland Park, KS 66212
Rating 4.2/5 62 reviews Park,City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenneth.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

21 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

30 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

55 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Wea. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wea

Township in Miami County, Kansas

Population2,002
Coordinates38.7152900, -94.6669000
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Wea (-94.6669, 38.71529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.57 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.14 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 Wea. The current time is 05:19:18.

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.