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

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Wellsville, KS is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
31.53 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.66 mi
46.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.75 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-19T00:16
Arrive Wellsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Gardner
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Overland Park
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Wellsville
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1893 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 33, Wellsville

    1657 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    1903 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 87th Street
28.5 mi · 90%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 4%
East 6th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
KS 33
0.31 mi · 1%
Valley View Drive
0.14 mi
Newton Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

West 87th Street

Continue straight

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
00h 20m from Overland Park
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Overland Park and Sunny near Wellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Overland Park and 15.8 miles from Wellsville.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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 Gardner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Overland Park City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Overland Park City Hall

Overland Park , KS
Overland Park, KS 66212
Rating 4.2/5 62 reviews Park,City park
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 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
Leawood Community Center
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Leawood Community Center

Leawood , KS
4800 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211
Rating 4.7/5 12 reviews Tourist attraction,Recreation center,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lawrence

32 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

49 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

53 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.12 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Wellsville

Citty in Kansas

Population1,784
Coordinates38.7183400, -95.0816400
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Wellsville (-95.08164, 38.71834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.72 $9.44
Premium $4.65 $5.17 $10.33
Diesel $5.30 $5.89 $11.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Wellsville. The current time is 00:16:53.

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.