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

The driving distance from Parker, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
54.2 mi
01h 03m
Flight
48.39 mi
77.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.39 mi
Kilometers
77.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.2 mi
Kilometers
87.22 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Parker
Sat, May 30, 9:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-05-30T19:39
Arrive Overland Park
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Paola
KS

City in Kansas

From Parker
27.1 mi
00h 31m
To Overland Park
27.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Avenue

    1016 ft · 30 sec · South Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Woodward Street

    2664 ft · 1 min · East Woodward Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2100th Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West 2100th Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 1077

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1077

  5. 5

    Continue on Plum Creek Road

    5 mi · 10 min · Plum Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    29.1 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway

    850 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 29 sec · Newton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 11 sec · West 81st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plum Creek Road
41.9 mi · 77%
County Road 1077
4 mi · 7%
I 35 North
2.58 mi · 5%
West 2100th Road
1.51 mi · 3%
West 87th Street
1.47 mi · 3%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Plum Creek Road

Take the ramp right

29.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paola
00h 31m from Parker
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Paola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Parker and 27.2 miles from Overland Park.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Paola

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

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

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Lawrence

54 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

58 mi away
217 SW Main St.
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Union Station

63 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

69 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 48.39 mi (77.87 km).

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#1 Parker

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates38.3283500, -94.9919100
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Overland Park

#2 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Avenue (-94.991923, 38.328373)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.20 $14.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.12 $16.25
Premium $4.65 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $5.30 $10.13 $20.26

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Parker and Overland Park. The current time is 19:39:55.

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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.